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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, a brand-new series about the Cold War—and a different breed of warrior.
In the first weeks after World War II, a squeaky-clean new second lieutenant named James D. Cronley Jr. is spotted and recruited for a new enterprise that will eventually be transformed into something called the CIA. One war may have ended, but another one has already begun, against an enemy that is bigger, smarter, and more vicious: the Soviet Union.
The Soviets have hit the ground running, and Cronley’s job is to help frustrate them, harass them, and spy on them any way he can. His recruiter thinks he has the potential to become an asset—though, of course, he could also screw up spectacularly. And in his first assignment, it looks like that’s exactly what might happen. He’s got seven days to extract a vital piece of information from a Soviet agent, but Cronley’s managed to rile up his superior officers (he seems to have a talent for it), and if he fails, it could be one of the shortest intelligence careers in history.
There are enemies everywhere—and, as Cronley is about to find out, some of them even wear the same uniform he does.
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“A thrilling new series entitled Clandestine Operations has begun, opening doors into special ops, investigating the path to the Cold War, and unveiling clandestine connections between Argentina and Germany during WWII…This incredible mix of intrigue, diplomacy and, of course, a bit of romance, is fantastic. The reader will note the horror of the war, along with the massive role intelligence agents played in the eventual victory. In other words, when this story from a literary team that ignites suspense lovers everywhere comes to a close, readers will be panting for the next novel.”
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“Those who are happy with lots of interesting period history, dry humor, and clever scheming will be amply rewarded.”
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“Cendese’s narration is clearly different from those of previous series narrators, but there’s no question he’s talented. Most of his characterizations are outstanding—including that of protagonist Jim Cronley.”
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“Opening his Clandestine Operations series, Griffin drafts warriors from his Honor Bound series to confront post–World War II communist aggression…G-fans will not be disappointed.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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Barnes & Noble's Biggest Books, August 2014
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About the Authors
W. E. B. Griffin (1929–2019) was the author of military and detective fiction, including several New York Times bestsellers in his Brotherhood of War, Badge of Honor, Men at War, The Corps, and Honor Bound series. He also wrote many novels under various pseudonyms. He was invested into the orders of St. George of the US Armor Association and St. Andrew of the US Army Aviation Association, and he was made a life member of the US Special Operations Association, among many others.
William E. Butterworth IV has been an editor and a writer for more than twenty-five years and has worked closely for several years with his father, W. E. B. Griffin. He is the coauthor of The Saboteurs and The Double Agents, among others.
About Alexander Cendese
Alexander Cendese is a New York–based actor and narrator whose credits include roles on and off Broadway, in films, and on popular television shows, including Law & Order: SVU and All My Children. He holds a BFA from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama.