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The Poet's Game: A Spy in Moscow
Paul Vidich
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Publisher
Pegasus Crime
Date
May 6, 2025
Fiction
Mystery, Crime, & Thriller
A portrait of a spy working to uncover layers of deceit behind a Russian plot on the American president.
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In
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, Vidich confirms his place in the pantheon of the new generation of spy novelists. Once again his elegant, finely developed characters add nuance and depth to a fast-paced story.
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[Filled with] unadorned prose ... Stunning.
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