It is 1950 and communists are being hunted across America. When Walter Kotlar is accused of being a spy by the House Un-American Activities Committee, his young son Nick destroys a piece of evidence only he knows about. But before the hearing can conclude, Walter flees the country, leaving behind his family...and a key witness lying dead, apparently having committed suicide. Nineteen years later, Nick gets a second chance to discover the truth when a beautiful journalist brings a message from his long-lost father, and Nick follows her into Soviet-occupied Prague for a painful reunion and the discovery of a secret that changes everything. To unravel the lies Nick must return to where it all began and expose the one person who knew the truth - and who watched his family's destruction. Trust no one in this compelling, surprising thriller from the author of Leaving Berlin and The Good German.

About the Author
Joseph Kanon is the author of Los Alamos (winner of the Edgar Award), The Prodigal Spy and The Good German. Before becoming a full-time writer, he was a publishing executive. He lives in New York City.

Reviews
The Prodigal Spy is a mystery and a novel of ideas - Allan Massie

It is Kanon's political maturity and understanding that make this novel something quite unusual - Scotsman

A wonderfully fluent writer with a gift for honed dialogue - Observer

That rare thing - a thriller to stimulate heart and mind - Daily Mail on The Good German



Book Information
ISBN 9780751561593
Author Joseph Kanon
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Sphere
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 310g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 127mm * 28mm