First published 1979
When a shadowy cabal of assassins known as the Matarese Circle threatens to seize power worldwide, two sworn enemies - CIA operative Scofield and KGB agent Talaniekov - must put aside their differences and join forces. Drawing on their unparalleled skills in espionage and deadly combat, they race against the clock to dismantle the Matarese's vast network of influence before it's too late. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, these unlikely partners must confront their own bloody pasts and overcome deep-seated distrust to stop the terrifying plot from succeeding.
Genres: adventure, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unlikely-allies
Setting: CIA, KGB
Period: 20th-century
601 pages · Hardcover · Richard Marek