First published 1990
Charlie Brewer works American intelligence during the height of the Cold War. His latest assignment puts him on the trail of Emil Gogol, a Soviet operative with a talent for acquiring classified American technology. Gogol operates in the shadows, stealing secrets that could shift the balance of power between superpowers. Brewer must use every skill he has learned to track his quarry across international borders. The chase becomes personal as both men realize their survival depends on outsmarting the other. Each move brings new dangers as the hunt intensifies. Brewer discovers that catching Gogol means entering a world where loyalty shifts like quicksand and trust can be fatal. The pursuit tests everything Brewer believes about his mission and his country.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers, survival
Setting: America, International Borders, Soviet Union
Period: Cold War
Paperback · Avon Books