Shell Game – Douglas Terman

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Shell Game by Douglas Terman is a gripping historical novel set during the height of the Cold War, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the high-stakes world of espionage. The story follows two adopted brothers, George Brocassie and Julio Alvarez, who are caught on opposing sides of the Cuban Revolution. George, working for the CIA, is on a covert mission in Cuba, while Julio, Castro’s top agent, secretly serves as a mole for the KGB. The brothers’ intense rivalry, fueled by their shared love for the same woman, places them at the heart of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a moment in history that threatened global peace.

As tensions rise, both men play crucial roles in the unfolding drama, their fates intertwined with the fate of nations. Shell Game explores the personal and political struggles that define espionage during one of the most perilous periods in modern history. With well-developed characters and a suspenseful plot, the novel delves into the complexities of trust, betrayal, and survival in a world where allegiances shift and nothing is as it seems.