'Acts of Allegiance is a wonderful brew of a book about politics, family, violence, love, betrayal -- life, in other words. Peter Cunningham has written a winner.' -- John Banville 'It's a sharp reminder of what evil can be done in the name of good, and how condescension and arrogance can lead to disaster. The sign of a great writer is to take the personal and specific and draw out what is universal about it, and Peter Cunningham achieves this with tremendous skill.' * The Irish Times * 'Cunningham's beautiful, twisting story unfolds until arriving at its sad, shocking conclusion.' * Starred review, Publishers Weekly * 'Peter Cunningham's latest novel, Acts of Allegiance, manages to convert what could have been a bleak and familiar tale into an exciting one of espionage, infidelity, family secrets and betrayal.' * Irish Independent * 'A rare find that manages to combine literary lyricism with a satisfyingly propulsive, airtight plot. It is a cracking tale of espionage, state secrets and betrayal, taking us on a devastating tour past the landmark events of the Troubles... An intriguing excavation of how the personal and political can tragically collide.' -- Maryam Madani * Totally Dublin * 'A compelling tapestry of duty, betrayal, loyalty and love worthy of le Carre or Simenon.' * The Munster Express * 'A book that becomes ever more compelling as the number of available fragments grows and you are drawn towards its devastating conclusion' * Undiscovered Scotland *