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During the decades following World War II, many American youths were drafted into military service due to the subsequent conflicts in Korea and Vietnam. One such youth, alias Roger Williams, has his academic papers misfiled one year and faces a new life in the military. Having completed advanced academics, a summer abroad in Europe, and maintaining a low profile his whole life, he is groomed to play a role in the dangerous field of espionage in Cold War Europe. Stationed in Berlin, Williams sees the conflict and construction of the Berlin Wall firsthand, and is responsible for intelligence operations against the Communist Soviets while maintaining a "secret identity" as a guest lecturer for the Free University. As the Cold War heats up and the tension mounts throughout the continent, Williams has to serve his country's intelligence needs while protecting his own safety and avoiding being captured, or worse, by the enemy.
While this title is a combination of real events and fictional storytelling, the classified nature of the setting and actions make it difficult to distinguish one from the other. This creates a tense and thrilling ride for readers who never know what to expect next. Beginning with a bit of history about the circumstances and politics that created the Cold War, even readers who aren't avid history buffs will understand the consequences and risks in play throughout this story. Readers who enjoy spy fiction but prefer stories that are more rooted in reality will get sucked into this story and find themselves unable to resist turning the next page.