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nDesoto, Georgia is a quiet, out of-the-way place - a town where nothing of real significance ever seems to happen. At least not until a local farm boy has an unlikely encounter with a Russian spy. n nn nWith the Cuban Missile Crisis looming, seventeen-year-old Haskell Hand is going through a rough patch. Hes grieving the death of his mother and contending with his fathers ever-worsening alcohol addiction. And if that werent enough, hes embroiled in a feud with his twin brother, a disabled recluse known for his caustic personality and uncanny intellect. n nn nWhen Haskell causes a commotion at his high schools graduation ceremony, hes required to perform community service at the public library. He expects the punishment to be boring but becomes intrigued when a newcomer begins showing up every day, acting strangely. n nn nSuspicious that something shady is going on, Haskell investigates and stumbles upon the sinister truth behind the curious stranger and his oddball visits-a conspiracy that threatens catastrophe for America. But Haskells efforts to fully expose the plot hit a roadblock, leaving him no choice but to turn to his mercurial brother for help. n nn nBoth a spy thriller and an engaging coming-of-age yarn, this historical novel keeps readers on the edge of their seat right up to its spine-tingling conclusion.n
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Brand: Wade Monk
