First published 2003
In the heart of Moscow, American ambassador Stephen Metcalfe races to find the shadowy figure known as the Dirizhor. Metcalfe's mission: convince the Dirizhor to resist a bloody Communist coup that could plunge the world into nuclear war. But Metcalfe's personal history in Russia threatens to undermine his efforts, as the loyalties of a former love are tested and the shadow of a Nazi assassin looms. With time running out, Metcalfe must navigate a web of betrayal and trust to change the course of history.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: Moscow, Paris, Russia, France
Period: 20th-century
521 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Press