to 2018's Beside the Syrian Sea. James Wolff skillfully portrays an espionage agent on the verge of losing himself to his demons. This is spy fiction like no other." Publishers Weekly--------- April thriller of the Month: "Wolff's examination of the crises of conscience caused by spying, however, make this a distinctly more thought-provoking novel than is customary in the genre. Turkish delight." The Times------- Disgraced British spy August Drummond is on his way to Istanbul when he sees a passenger throw away directions to a cemetery just moments before being arrested. August can't resist the temptation to go in his place. But when he comes face to face with a terrifying figure from Islamic State, he realizes he's about to confront the greatest challenge of his career...