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In "Need to Know," a CIA analyst probes a Russian sleeper cell operating on American soil. As she uncovers a dangerous secret, the investigation tests her loyalty to the agency and her commitment to her family, weaving a tense story of espionage and personal sacrifice.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Karen Cleveland
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