Set during the peak of the cold war in the 1980s, Andrew, an All-American kid, is recruited to train as a spy by the CIA. When Andrew gets assigned to the US Embassy in Moscow, he is excited for the chance to explore his family’s Russian roots while serving his country. Loneliness and boredom turn out to be what Andrew finds working for the embassy until he meets Alexandr, a young Russian actor. They strike-up a friendship based on mutual interests which leads to a deeper relationship than Andrew ever imagined. However, Alexandr has a terrible secret he must share with Andrew, that could not only end their friendship but also their lives.
Ultimately, this story serves to awaken each of us to the consequences of every choice that we make, and the choices that were made for us, even before we were born. Are the path that you are on, and the life that you are living, a reflection of your true self? Do you sometimes see glimpses of the reality underneath the scene you are living, like an actor playing a role in a story that was written for you?
i really enjoyed reading this fast paced spy story with lots of twists and a good ending. I've read several of Dr. Yang's .martial arts books, but none are written with such imagination. This is an excellent read I spent several enjoyable hours reading this story. The author is a good story teller.