My Thoughts- Lines of Deception written by Steve Anderson

ABOUT THE BOOK

West Germany, 1949. Former actor Max Kaspar suffered greatly in the Second World War. Now he owns a nightclub in Munich—and occasionally lends a hand to the newly formed CIA. Meanwhile, his brother Harry has ventured beyond the Iron Curtain to rescue an American scientist. When Harry is also taken captive, Max resolves to locate his brother at all costs. The last thing he expects is for Harry to go rogue.

Max’s treacherous quest takes him to Vienna and Prague to  Soviet East Germany and Communist Poland. Along the way, dangerous operators from Harry’s past join the pursuit: his former lover Katarina, who’s working for the Israelis, and former Nazi Hartmut Dietz, now an agent of East German intelligence. But can anyone be trusted? Even the American scientist Stanley Samaras may not be the hero Harry had believed him to be.

Book Details:

Genre: Espionage, Historical Thriller, Cold War Thriller
Published by: Open Road Media
Publication Date: March 2024
Number of Pages: 200
ISBN: 9781504086134 (ISBN10: 1504086139) 
Series: Kaspar       Brothers (#4)
Book Links: Amazon      | Barnes       & Noble | BookShop.org      | Goodreads      | Open       Road Media

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Steve Anderson is the   author of numerous novels, mostly historical thrillers about gutsy underdogs.   In an earlier life he earned an MA in history and was a Fulbright Fellow in   Germany. Day jobs have included busy waiter, Associated Press rookie, and   language instructor. He’s also written historical nonfiction and translated   bestselling German novels. A hopeless soccer addict, he lives in his hometown   of Portland, Oregon with his wife René. 

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My Thoughts 

Lines of Deception is written by Steve Anderson. This is book four in the Kaspar brother series. I’ve not read the other stories but I did not have any issue following along. This is also my first exposure to this author and it will not be my last. I loved his style. I also loved how his words grabbed me in as soon as you start reading and don’t let you go. 

We’re in West Germany in the year 1949. Max Kaspar is a former actor. He now owns a night club in Munich. His brother, Harry has gone behind the Iron Curtain and soon finds himself kidnapped. Max wants to find him. Max travels to Vienna, Prague, Soviet Est Germany and Communist Poland.  I really liked how readers had to put all the pieces together and try and figure out where Harry was. 

Once he’s discovered can we trust what he says? Max also helps out the newly formed CIA.  There was so much going on with this time period that the author had done a wonderful job in showcasing what the Cold War looked like. 

I really appreciate the authors careful research to bring the story to life. I love the notes in the back of the book. This is definitely a fast pace thriller that will grab your attention as soon as you start reading. I’m definitely going to go back and read the other books in the series 

Thank you to the author, publisher and Partners in Crime tours for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own. 

     

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