Pavone's stellar writing carries the day in 'The Travelers'

Chris Pavone's latest novel, "The Travelers," showcases international locales with reluctant spies.

Writer Will Rhodes works for Travelers magazine, and his duties take him around the world.

Even with all of the unpredictability, reliance on coincidence and strained credulity after Will is recruited, the ending is telegraphed from a mile away, hinting at possible future stories.