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The Bear Trap: An International Espionage Thriller of Revenge, Secrets, and Betrayal
A page-turning espionage novel that follows a war-hardened Spec Ops officer on a high-stakes mission beyond the Iron Curtain, as his agency is slowly upturned by an unseen Soviet mole.
The last time Michael Yam saw Max Feibel, he was fleeing a fate worse than death in Nazi-annexed Prague, while the former insisted on staying behind. Europe at the time had split between East and West, driving a wedge between the two friends along with it.
Amid a world caught in post-war turmoil, Michael, now a special operations officer for the newly formed Jewish state, is sent to rescue Holocaust survivors trapped behind the Iron Curtain. When word of nuclear scientist Max Feibel reaches his ears, Michael seizes the opportunity to exfiltrate him – a chance to repay his childhood friend a life-long debt, from their time growing up in the rural forests of Czechoslovakia.
But his dangerous search puts a target on Michael’s back as he is intercepted by the watchful eyes of the NKVD secret police at every turn. As he begins to suspect a mole within his ranks, Michael travels between Germany and Czechia, all the way to the closed city of Sarov and the Middle East, unraveling an intricate web of lies, manipulation, and treason tracing back to before the war.
Set against the onset of the Cold War, The Bear Trap is a slow-burn international thriller with Maor Kohn’s iconic multi-layered characters and tightly wound story of loyalty, betrayal, and the ultimate price all spies must pay.
The last time Michael Yam saw Max Feibel, he was fleeing a fate worse than death in Nazi-annexed Prague, while the former insisted on staying behind. Europe at the time had split between East and West, driving a wedge between the two friends along with it.
Amid a world caught in post-war turmoil, Michael, now a special operations officer for the newly formed Jewish state, is sent to rescue Holocaust survivors trapped behind the Iron Curtain. When word of nuclear scientist Max Feibel reaches his ears, Michael seizes the opportunity to exfiltrate him – a chance to repay his childhood friend a life-long debt, from their time growing up in the rural forests of Czechoslovakia.
But his dangerous search puts a target on Michael’s back as he is intercepted by the watchful eyes of the NKVD secret police at every turn. As he begins to suspect a mole within his ranks, Michael travels between Germany and Czechia, all the way to the closed city of Sarov and the Middle East, unraveling an intricate web of lies, manipulation, and treason tracing back to before the war.
Set against the onset of the Cold War, The Bear Trap is a slow-burn international thriller with Maor Kohn’s iconic multi-layered characters and tightly wound story of loyalty, betrayal, and the ultimate price all spies must pay.
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 13, 2024
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May 22, 2025
5⭐
i really enjoyed this book! it kept my attention so much that i read it in one sitting. definitely recommend this one!
i really enjoyed this book! it kept my attention so much that i read it in one sitting. definitely recommend this one!
February 28, 2025
Excellent thought provocating read.
Rather deep but well written historical type of novel, thought provocative. I appreciated the historical Israel's references, am looking forward to a related book.
Rather deep but well written historical type of novel, thought provocative. I appreciated the historical Israel's references, am looking forward to a related book.
February 15, 2026
Fantastic book. I could have read this in a day if I didn’t have to take care of my family and sleep!
Excellent writing, twists and turns.
Excellent writing, twists and turns.
May 9, 2026
A very well-written novel with a truly excellent plot - about as good as Tehran (an excellent Apple TV series - oh, wait... the author co-created that excellent series featuring one of the best British actors, Hugh Laurie!).
February 6, 2025
The Bear Trap -
This was a good story but it was a slightly awkward read. The book bounced around a bit but it was entertaining.
This was a good story but it was a slightly awkward read. The book bounced around a bit but it was entertaining.
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