First published 2013
Scratch One drops us right into the action as American spy Peter Ross is dispatched to Europe on a high-stakes mission. Tasked with locating and eliminating a KGB assassin known only as Cassius, Ross must navigate a treacherous web of double agents, shifting loyalties, and a looming threat to national security. With time running out and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, Ross is forced to question everything - and everyone - he thought he could trust. In this gripping Cold War thriller, Crichton ratchets up the tension at every turn, deftly blending espionage, suspense, and the primal struggle for survival.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
272 pages · Paperback · Hard Case Crime