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by James Irwin (Author)
Sometimes the friends of your friend are your enemies. Sometimes your friend isn't who you thought they were.
From the corridors of power and privilege in Washington D.C, to Copenhagen's shadowy urban backstreets, loyalty is a currency and betrayal has severe consequences. Nina's Friends plunges readers into a labyrinth of international intrigue when brutal violence in Philadelphia's Society Hill sets into motion a complex game of lies, misdirections, and competing desires.
"The tale begins with the brutal murder of a married couple (who happen to be Russian undercover agents) in their Philly townhome during the early months of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But was this part of a robbery gone wrong, or perhaps something deeper connected to the war?" Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch
Dragan Markov is a Russian bureaucrat haunted by past mistakes, a man more complex (and more dangerous) than he appears. He is thrust into a world of art fraud, money laundering, outlaw bikers, and aspiring terrorists, as he seeks answers to the murder of his ex-lover. Every step forward peels back another layer of deception, and every ally could be a threat. Not to mention, an assassin may be on his tail.
With the war in Ukraine casting a volatile shadow and multiple secrets at stake, Dragan must confront his own past and the ghosts of a passion that refuses to die. In a world where trust is a luxury and survival demands sacrifice, how far will he go to uncover the truth? And who will pay the ultimate price?
"An intelligent and entertaining whodunit-murder mystery." Kobzar, LibraryThing
From a writer the Los Angeles Times called "witty and ingenious," Nina's Friends is atmospheric, smart, and propulsive. If you crave stories where no one is innocent and everyone has something to hide, then this was written for you. Fans of Daniel Silva, Tana French, and John Sandford will be captivated by this gripping thriller about love, loyalty, greed, and the cost of secrets.
"A spy thriller with several twists that kept me coming back. I had trouble putting this book down. Well written with some great character descriptions. I really enjoyed this read from a new author. I can't wait for a sequel." Anthony Tracey, Goodreads
This is book one of the Tajna Circle Series (Large Print Edition).
