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Synopsis
As a young double agent infiltrating the Soviet spy network in Nazi-occupied Paris, Andrew Hale finds himself caught up in a secret, even more ruthless war. Two decades later, in 1963, he will be forced to confront again the nightmarethat has haunted his adult life: a lethal unfinished operation code-named Declare. From the corridors of Whitehall to the Arabian desert, from post-war Berlin to the streets of Cold War Moscow, Hale's desperate quest draws him into international politics and gritty espionage tradecraft -- and inexorably drives Hale, the fiery and beautiful Communist agent Elena Teresa Ceniza-Bendiga, and Kim Philby, mysterious traitor to the British cause, to a deadly confrontation on the high glaciers of Mount Ararat, in the very shadow of the fabulous and perilous Ark.
Is Declare appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Adult historical fantasy blending Cold War espionage with supernatural elements. Contains moderate spy-related violence, complex political intrigue, and mature themes of betrayal and moral ambiguity suitable for older teens and adults.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include violence, war, and espionage-related trauma.
Who'll love this
Readers who love complex spy thrillers with a supernatural twist will be gripped by this multi-decade chase across continents.