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Lieutenant Albert Ryan, a member of the Directorate of Intelligence in 1963 Ireland, is investigating the murders of three German nationals, one of whom is a former Nazi. Ryan's loyalties are tested when he is ordered by the Minister of Justice to hide the truth about the victims' Nazi pasts. As Ryan delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deceit, corruption, and betrayal within the organization and the government.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Stuart Neville
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