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The Wire

Fearing that the Kremlin and the Polish government have not done enough to curb Solidarity, the KGB need a pretext for a Soviet invasion. Their mole, known as "The Wire", must discredit both Solidarity and the American government. This Cold War thriller was written by an ITN foreign correspondent.

35 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

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August 30, 2020
Fascinating read. Alternate take on real events. A rather tragic ending in my mind........
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April 6, 2022
Easily the slowest and most uneventful "thriller" I have ever read. Was not impressed.
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September 17, 2011
A Cold War thriller in which the KGB fearing that the Kremlin and the Polish government have not done enough to curb Solidarity, need a pretext for a Soviet invasion. They have a mole in place, known as "The Wire", who is tasked with discrediting both Solidarity and the American government.
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