by Shaun Herron
First published 1972
When intelligence operative discovers a cache of stolen documents, he finds himself drawn into a deadly game of espionage. The papers contain secrets that multiple parties will kill to possess. As he attempts to uncover the truth behind the documents' origins, he must navigate a web of double agents and shifting loyalties. Enemy operatives close in from all sides while he races to decode the papers' significance. The mission becomes personal when those closest to him become targets. He must choose between following orders and protecting the people he cares about. The stakes rise as the conspiracy reaches into the highest levels of government. Trust becomes a luxury he cannot afford in a world where anyone might be working for the other side.
Genres: mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, shifting-loyalties
208 pages · Hardcover · Robert Hale Ltd
Content warnings: violence