This has been a long time coming and it’s finally here, I’m excited to report. My new novel Lines of Deception is out today.
Some of you might be familiar with my Kaspar Brothers series featuring German-American brothers Max and Harry Kaspar. This is the fourth in the series after Lost Kin.
If you don’t know the series, that’s okay. Lines of Deception can be read as a standalone too.
Do you read historical or mystery fiction? Are you interested in espionage and Cold War themes? Or maybe you like a thriller with atmosphere? Then this story might be for you. Here’s what it’s about:
In 1949, a West German nightclub owner goes behind the Iron Curtain on a desperate mission to save his brother.
Lines of Deception has surprise twists, little-known history, driven characters who risk everything to set things right, and plenty of period details (I do like researching the era). Here’s the first paragraph:
Max Kaspar learned about his brother, Harry, from the little man who brought him the severed ear. The nasty fellow even had the gall to bring it to the Kuckoo Nightclub, keeping it in a small purple box on his table along the wall.
Where to find the book
Lines of Deception is available wherever books are sold, from big retailers to your local bookstore. Here are just a few options:
Amazon (ebook and print)
Apple Books (ebook)
Barnes & Noble (ebook and print)
Bookshop (print, also via your local bookstore)
Google (ebook)
Kobo (ebook)
Powell’s (print)
How to help this story find readers
As you can imagine, it’s tough out there for us authors to find readers. If you like reading my stories, and think you’ll like Lines of Deception, here are two ways you can help.
This first one is a biggie:
Post a review or rating: Every single positive review on Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes & Noble and other review-based sites helps a ton. Sadly, all us authors must rely on the almighty algorithms for exposure.
Help spread the word: Tell your friends, family, anyone you think might like the book, including your local bookstore or library. If you’re not feeling it, that’s okay! If you are, consider posting on social media. This page on my site has the info you need, including buy links.
While I’m at it, here’s a longer description of Lines of Deception:
West Germany, 1949. Former actor Max Kaspar suffered greatly in the Second World War. Now he owns a nightclub in Munich—and occasionally lends a hand to the newly formed CIA. Meanwhile, his brother Harry has ventured beyond the Iron Curtain to rescue an American scientist. When Harry is also taken captive, Max resolves to locate his brother at all costs. The last thing he expects is for Harry to go rogue.
Max’s treacherous quest takes him to Vienna and Prague to Soviet East Germany and Communist Poland. Along the way, dangerous operators from Harry’s past join the pursuit: his former lover Katarina, who’s working for the Israelis, and former Nazi Hartmut Dietz, now an agent of East German intelligence. But can anyone be trusted? Even the American scientist Stanley Samaras may not be the hero Harry had believed him to be . . .
That’s it. Thanks for reading my publication day spiel.
In the end, I really just hope you read the story and enjoy the ride. And I hope all is going well with you.
You can find all my books at my site, my publisher, and your favorite online or physical bookstore.
Steve, the San Diego Public Library system seems to have only one of your novels (and only one copy), “Lost Kin.” I’ve requested that book and will likely ask ‘em to buy more of your work.
Congratulations, Steve! Massive!