Agent Running in the Field

The fragile nature of trust is central to the story, but I wonder how much of it is based on actual intelligence work versus fiction. Do others see parallels with real spy operations?

The book feels very relevant to current events. I'm curious whether the author drew from recent political tensions or aimed to comment on ongoing global issues.

It seemed like there was a deliberate slow burn, but I wonder if that was a stylistic choice to mirror the protagonist’s internal struggle or a pacing issue.