Der Verrat

The way the story captures the complexities of espionage and government secrets felt very grounded. Did it make anyone else think differently about real-world intelligence work?

There were so many close calls and twists — I’m curious if that was planned from the beginning or if it evolved during writing. What do others think about the pacing?

The contemporary setting made the stakes feel even more urgent, but I wonder what prompted the author to choose this moment in history as the backdrop.