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This book will surprise the hell out of you.
The author (& screenwriter of Spy Game) writes deftly with incisive dialogue and humor. He details the hidden human motivations that drive spies and their masters, and with his command of intelligence tradecraft, rules that can be twisted, and an insider's grasp of the Agency’s culture, you have a recipe for great reading.
Beckner takes the reader into a high-stakes battle of wits and memories between two Cold Warriors that spans years and takes the reader through a dense wilderness of mirrors. Old operations and secrets no one wants revealed lie in wait and propel the story towards a whirlwind conclusion that will leave you breathless.
This is a deliciously layered tale told from the front porch of a Florida vacation home under the influence of good whisky cut with rainwater. There are echoes of Chandler, hints of Thompson, and a touch of Leonard, but make no mistake… it’s all Beckner telling the story.
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