"Our Man in Havana" is a satirical spy story set in pre-revolutionary Cuba, combining humor, suspense, and the exotic atmosphere of Havana. Greene uses satire to criticize the bureaucracy of the intelligence services and the absurdity of the Cold War.
"Tales of Power" by Carlos Castaneda is the third book in the series about learning from Mexican shaman Don Juan Matus, which continues the exploration of the world of the nagual - a parallel reality accessible through special perception and discipline.