Duncan Kyle was the pen name of thriller writer John Franklin Broxholme, whose novels typically place capable protagonists in remote or dangerous settings. A Cage of Ice sends a small team across the Arctic to reach a Soviet defector, while Green River High turns a search for a wartime aircraft into a jungle adventure. The King's Commissar and The Dancing Men move closer to historical and mystery fiction, but the same emphasis on action and problem-solving remains. Kyle's books are fast, setting-driven and practical in tone. These books sit naturally among classic adventure thrillers by Desmond Bagley, Alistair MacLean and Nevil Shute. Read more Less