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In the aftermath of World War II, two Women Airforce Service Pilots (WACs) find themselves targeted by Soviet NKGB agents in Munich’s officers' club. During a tense confrontation, the pilots escape by eliminating three hostile attackers. The incident generates shock waves that ripple across the fledgling Central Intelligence Agency, influencing its early operations and internal dynamics. The story offers a glimpse into the early Cold War period and the complex relationships between American military personnel and Soviet intelligence.
Set against the backdrop of postwar Europe, "Curtain of Death" highlights the vulnerabilities of U.S. forces abroad and the fragile nature of early CIA protocols as they respond to unexpected threats.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: William E. Butterworth III
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