The Gdańsk Gambit

A hidden past. A cryptic suicide. A deadly conspiracy waiting to unravel.

When veteran FBI agent Charlie Kaplan is sent to investigate the suspicious death of a bank compliance officer in Portland, he uncovers far more than a routine case. The dead man-Spencer Curry-leaves behind encrypted messages, whispers of Cold War alliances, and connections to the Solidarity movement in Gdańsk, Poland. Joined by the victim's daughter, Rebecca Curry, Charlie's investigation pulls him into the shadows of his late father's legacy-a CIA analyst who once navigated Cold War treacheries-and introduces him to Natasha Koroleva, a former FSB agent with a dangerous history of her own.

As Charlie, Rebecca, and Natasha chase elusive truths across Europe, they realize they are not alone. Forces from the past and present-old Soviet operatives, modern intelligence agencies, and shadowy private players-will stop at nothing to bury a truth that could reshape the balance of power. Secrets encrypted for decades now threaten to destabilize nations, leaving Charlie and Natasha to face the question: how far are they willing to go for the truth?

A masterful blend of Cold War intrigue and modern espionage, The Gdańsk Gambit is a high-stakes, atmospheric thriller for fans of John le Carr?and Daniel Silva.