The Patriot'S Grave Was Already Dug

This book, volume one of three, is a fictionalized spy novel that was inspired by a real-life story. This volume takes the reader through the entry of Hans Hansen into the world of espionage. Hans is an academic, thrust into the mix of one of the biggest covert operations of the Cold War. Hans is a lone wolf in the world of covert agents, using his real name, putting himself and his family at further risk. Hans is exposed to the many twists and turns that can change a game of espionage in the blink of an eye. Spur of the moment decisions under intense pressure can cost Hans and others their lives. This book leaves behind the myth of the Hollywood spy. Hans' exposure to the darker realities of how the global power game is really played, throw him into an unanticipated world filled with moral contradictions. The story moves beyond the Soviet operation when Hans is re-assigned to Nicaragua. He is able to infiltrate the Sandinista government and establish strong business ties in Nicaragua. However, when a plane crashes, will his true identity as a CIA agent be revealed? How does Hans react to these changes under pressure for his life from all sides? Can he stay composed and find a way to survive?

Author: pvh

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Sep 24, 2017

Number of Pages: 264 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1977540902

ISBN-13: 9781977540904