In the midst of the grandeur and pageantry of the Games, Hannah Vogel poses as sports reporter while operating as a spy. When her mentor dies during the opening ceremonies, Hannah barely escapes with her life. As she searches for his killer and uncovers darker secrets than she'd ever imagined, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to her enigmatic contact. Their connection blurs the line between duty and desire, as they navigate a world growing ever darker.
Prepare to be captivated by Cantrell's immersive storytelling as she delves deep into the world of espionage, where loyalty is tested, alliances crumble, and the stakes couldn't be higher.
"A Game of Lies" is a thrilling historical adventure that will leave you breathless, reminding us of the indomitable spirit of those who risked everything for love and freedom in a world on the brink.
Review
Hannah Vogel has come to Berlin as a reporter named Adelheid Zinsli to help the Brits counter the Nazi's heinous plans. As Hannah, she used to work in Berlin, but left as a fugitive. Part of her disguise is to pretend to be the lover of her co-conspirator, SS officer Lars.
Her mentor of old, Peter Weill, contacts her as she, Lars and others watch the Olympics. As they connect, he tells her has an important package to take back to Britain. Only then he dies, poisoned.
The setting, particularly as I read this during the 2024 Olympics, is portrayed well, as are the tensions of the time and the isolation of the Jews who are isolated, trying to get out of Germany. As tension and danger increase for Hannah and Lars, so does the attraction between her and Lars.
The story is well-written, the pace steady, and it's not always clear who Hannah should trust. Although this is book 3 in the series, it is easily read as a stand-alone mystery.
About the Author
Rebecca Cantrell is the author of the following series: The Joe Tesla mystery thriller series, including The World Beneath, The Tesla Legacy, The Chemistry of Death, and The Steel Shark. The Hannah Vogel mystery series, including A Trace of Smoke, A Night of Long Knives, A Game of Lies, A City of Broken Glass, and the prequel novella, Cigarette Boy and Other Stories. She co-writes the Malibu comedy mystery series with Sean Black, including A is for Asshat, B is for Bad Girls, C is for Coochy Coo, D is for Drunk, E is for Exposed, and F is for Fred. She co-wrote the Order of Sanguines gothic thriller trilogy with James Rollins, including The Blood Gospel, Innocent Blood, and Blood Infernal. As Bekka Black, Rebecca wrote the critically-acclaimed YA cell phone novels iDrakula and the iFrankenstein.
