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In "Patriot Acts," Greg Rucka returns with Atticus Kodiak, a skilled bodyguard who is suddenly on the run after a betrayal and a brutal ambush. Accused of being one of the world’s most dangerous assassins, Atticus must go underground to protect the woman he loves and confront the possibility of betraying the country he has served. The novel explores themes of mistaken identity, loyalty, and the moral complexities of protection and vengeance.
First publish date: August 28, 2007
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: Greg Rucka
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