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In the grand spy-tale tradition of John le Carré, this shocking thriller offers insider details from a veteran CIA officer. Set in present-day Russia under President Vladimir Putin, Russian intelligence officer Dominika Egorova struggles to navigate the post-Soviet intelligence landscape. Reluctantly trained as a “Sparrow,” a seductive operative, she is tasked with targeting Nathaniel Nash, a young CIA officer managing a crucial Russian mole. Utilizing the “honey trap” technique, Dominika learns the art of “sexpionage” at Russia’s secret “Sparrow School.” As the narrative unfolds across Russia, Finland, Greece, Italy, and the United States, Dominika and Nate engage in a high-stakes duel of wills, tradecraft, and forbidden passion that endangers their lives and those around them. With shifting allegiances, their dangerous game escalates, leading one into a perilous double life in a life-or-death operation involving intelligence agencies from Moscow to Washington, DC. Packed with insider knowledge, this novel features a cast of unforgettable characters, including a sadistic Spetsnaz operative and a weary CIA Station Chief. With its authentic portrayal of espionage and counterintelligence, this masterful tale introduces Jason Matthews as a significant new voice in the genre.