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""A Gritty, Complex, Atmospheric, & Uncompromising Read"" - BookViral ""A classic spy-vs-spy thrill. With a female-led cast of covert operatives and dauntless agents, this novel upturns worn-out tropes of women in espionage. Combined with a deeply researched plot, this immersive narrative is an accessible glimpse into the daily grind of spycraft within a realistic historical setting. The writing is sensitive and thoughtful, encouraging the critical assessment of modern crises, for a uniquely personal and provocative thriller that unveils the political machinations of the time period alongside the intricacy and suspense of real-world espionage."" - Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★1/2 ""Tense, intricate, and unflinchingly real; a stunner."" - The Prairies Book Review Canada ""Wegener blends history and intrigue in his excellent latest novel, offering a taut exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral grey zones of covert operations. Set in 1948 Poland-a land rife with danger and deception-former SOE operative Luba Haas and MI6 agent Natalie Jenkins are tasked with a covert mission to connect with a sleeper agent and anti-communist insurgents. Unbeknownst to them, their operation has already been compromised by a mole within British intelligence. As Soviet and Polish forces close in, the two agents find themselves trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse, where trust is scarce and survival hinges on outsmarting their relentless pursuers.""

""Packed with historical details, spy tradecraft, and brimming with intrigue, Wegener's story will leave you gutted, affected, heartbroken, and, most of all, wanting more."" - I.S. Berry, Author, The Peacock and the Sparrow, A New Yorker & NPR Best Book of the Year, Winner - Edgar Award for Best First Novel ""Savage and tender, exciting and moving, Operation Nightfall is a stellar exploration of the brooding years after WWII, offering readers the feeling of first-hand experience with the uncertainty, drama, and danger of life in that storied era."" - Independent Review of Books ""Spiraling ever deeper into the historical tension, strategic alliances, and brinksmanship of Cold War politics, Operation Nightfall: The Web of Spies by Karl Wegener is a classic spy-vs-spy thrill."" - Self-Publishing Review ""Tense, Intricate, and unflinchingly real; A stunner!"" - The Prairies Book Review ""A Gritty, Complex, Atmospheric and Uncompromising Read"" - BookViral

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