The Accident Man is a "what if" scenario based on a real life event. I won't spoil that here because it was quite a shocker. So shocking, in fact, that I was jolted back to reality and almost gave up the book then and there. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to engross myself back in the story but I didn't give up. I moved on and was treated to a fairly decent thriller. While he couldn't take Jason Bourne in a fight, Sam Carver is a formidable spy in his own right and his flaws and insecurities drive the book towards its somewhat satisfying conclusion. (5/9/2009)