The Canceled Czech
The Canceled Czech by Lawrence Block is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on June 26, 2007, featuring 224 pages in English. This novel follows Evan Tanner, a linguist and thief who, after suffering a war injury in Korea, finds himself unable to sleep. Tanner is recruited by a covert intelligence organization to undertake a perilous mission behind the Iron Curtain, where he must infiltrate a castle in Prague to rescue a Nazi prisoner facing execution.
Readers will discover Tanner’s internal conflict as he grapples with the moral implications of his assignment, particularly given his deep-seated hatred for Nazis. The narrative unfolds with elements of suspense and thriller, highlighting Tanner’s precarious situation where failure could lead to dire consequences. This edition presents a blend of action and intrigue, making it a notable entry in the realms of fiction and thrillers.
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Evan Tanner ran head-first into a piece of shrapnel in Korea, and now he can’t sleep. Ever. Which can be an asset for a dedicated linguist, term paper forger, thief, lost cause enthusiast . . .
Spy.
Tanner takes on jobs for a covert intelligence organization so secret that even those who work for it have no idea who they’re working for. Now his nameless supervisor wants him to sneak behind the Iron Curtain, storm an impregnable castle in Prague (alone!), and rescue an old Slovak who’s got a pressing date with a hangman’s noose.
The trouble is the prisoner is an unrepentant Nazi who makes Goering look like Mister Rogers. Tanner hates Nazis. If he’s caught (which is likely) the U.S. will deny that they know him. And Tanner will be executed. After being tortured, no doubt. All in all, there are many excellent reasons why Tanner should refuse this assignment.
So, naturally, he says yes.
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