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The KGB's Genius of Illusion

The KGB's Genius of Illusion

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  • Our take on the The KGB's Genius of Illusion

    A Cold War espionage thriller set during the US-Soviet space race. Soviet agent Dimitri Azorov slips into American society and influential circles while passing on metallurgy secrets, and a disgruntled former Japanese soldier plots to sabotage foundries making exotic alloys for rocket parts. It is a short, fast read at 314 pages, aimed at readers who like spy plots built on industrial and technical detail rather than pure action. It sits alongside space-race spy fiction like The Apollo Murders, but trades big set pieces for a slower, tradecraft-and-materials angle.

    Best forCold War espionage fansReaders who like technical and industrial detail in thrillersShort, fast weekend readsSpace-race history buffs
    Pros
    • Space-race setting gives the spy plot a clear, tense backdrop
    • Metallurgy and alloy sabotage angle is unusual for the genre
    • Short at 314 pages and roughly 6 to 7 hours of reading
    • Two separate plots, Soviet infiltration and foundry sabotage, keep the pace moving
    • EPUB 3 download works on Kobo eReaders, iOS, Android and tablets
    Cons
    • Adobe DRM limits which apps and devices can open it
    • Technical detail on metals and alloys may slow readers who want pure action
    • Self-published by a small press, so editing and proofing are less polished than major imprints

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    • Espionage thriller set during the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States
    • Soviet agent Dimitri Azorov infiltrates US society and influential circles while sending information on metallurgy
    • A disgruntled former Japanese soldier attempts to sabotage metal foundries producing exotic alloys for rocket components
    • 314 pages, about 6 to 7 hours to read, 85k total words
    • Published by Charris Publishing, released October 13, 2021
    • EPUB 3 (Adobe DRM) download, readable on Kobo desktop, eReaders, iOS, Android and tablets

    About the The KGB's Genius of Illusion

    The KGB's Genius of Illusion is an espionage thriller set during the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States. Soviet agent Dimitri Azorov infiltrates US society and influential circles while sending back information on metallurgy.

    A disgruntled former Japanese soldier tries to sabotage metal foundries that produce exotic alloys for rocket components.

    The book runs 314 pages, or about 85,000 words, and takes roughly 6 to 7 hours to read. It is a downloadable EPUB 3 with Adobe DRM.

    Genre
    Espionage thriller
    Publisher
    Charris Publishing
    Release date
    October 13, 2021
    Length
    314 pages
    Word count
    85,000 words
    Reading time
    About 6 to 7 hours
    Format
    EPUB 3 download (Adobe DRM)
    Compatibility
    Kobo desktop, eReaders, iOS, Android, tablets

    Questions and answers

    What is The KGB's Genius of Illusion about?
    It follows Soviet agent Dimitri Azorov as he infiltrates US society and influential circles during the space race, sending back information on metallurgy. A second thread follows a former Japanese soldier trying to sabotage foundries that make exotic alloys for rocket components.
    How long does it take to read?
    It runs 314 pages, roughly 6 to 7 hours for an average reader, or about 85,000 words.
    Which devices can read it?
    It is an EPUB 3 download with Adobe DRM. It works on Kobo desktop, Kobo eReaders, and the Kobo iOS and Android apps, and on tablets.
    Is it a series or a standalone?
    It is a standalone novel published by Charris Publishing in October 2021, with no sequel listed.
    Is it hard sci-fi or a spy thriller?
    It is a spy thriller. The rocket alloys and metallurgy give the plot its stakes, but the focus stays on infiltration, sabotage and tradecraft rather than science fiction.
    Where is the The KGB's Genius of Illusion cheapest?
    At Kobo, for $9.99, as of our latest check.