{"title":"William Maz","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the riveting works of William Maz, an emerging name in the realm of crime and thriller literature. As a deft storyteller, Maz invites readers to embark on a thrilling journey through the intricacies of espionage, mystery, and historical intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout novels, \u003cem\u003eThe Bucharest Dossier\u003c\/em\u003e, captures the tension and suspense of Cold War espionage. Set against the backdrop of a politically charged Romania, it offers a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seat. This book is a masterful blend of intense plot twists and profound character development, ideal for those who savour a deep dive into the world of international intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurther expanding his repertoire, William Maz continues the dramatic saga with \u003cem\u003eThe Bucharest Legacy\u003c\/em\u003e. This sequel continues to captivate with its seamless narrative and exploration of complex moral landscapes. It's a perfect pick for readers who relish in unraveling the layers of geopolitics and personal stakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into William Maz's collection and explore these compelling tales in our Crime \u0026amp; Thriller section. Whether you are a seasoned fan of thrillers or new to the genre, Maz's work promises an unforgettable reading experience that combines historical depth with thrilling suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-bucharest-dossier-by-william-maz-9781608095445","title":"The Bucharest Dossier","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChanticleer International Book Awards 2020 Grand Prize Winner in Global Thrillers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBill Hefflin is a man apart – apart from life, apart from his homeland, apart from love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the start of the 1989 uprising in Romania, CIA analyst Bill Hefflin – a disillusioned Romanian expat – arrives in Bucharest at the insistence of his KGB asset, code-named Boris. 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They learn that the mole's handler is a KGB agent known as Boris. CIA analyst Bill Hefflin recognizes that name—Boris is the code name of Hefflin's longtime KGB asset. If the defector is correct, Hefflin realizes Boris must be a triple agent, and his supposed mole has been passing false intel to Hefflin and the CIA. What's more, this makes Hefflin the prime suspect as the KGB mole inside the Agency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHefflin is given a chance to prove his innocence by returning to his city of birth, Bucharest, Romania, to find Boris and track down the identity of the mole. It's been three years since the bloody revolution, and what he finds is a cauldron of spies, crooked politicians, and a country controlled by the underground and the new oligarchs, all of whom want to find Boris. But Hefflin has a secret that no one else knows—Boris has been dead for over a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of John le Carré and Brad Thor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the novels in the Bill Hefflin Spy Thriller Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bucharest Dossier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cem\u003eThe Bucharest Legacy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072694960364,"sku":"9781608096190","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14981503482760.jpg?v=1765126705"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/william-maz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}