An American spy
by Olen Steinhauer
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How does the destruction of the Department of Tourism at the start of the novel redefine Milo Weaver's identity, and how do people in real life successfully reinvent themselves after their careers or belief systems collapse?
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In a world where state-sponsored espionage blurs the line between right and wrong, how do characters like Milo maintain their personal moral compass, and where do you personally draw the line when trying to achieve a "greater good"?
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Steinhauer expands the geopolitical chessboard in this novel to include the UN and the German BND; how does this global framing reflect the way modern international conflicts are actually fought behind the scenes?
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