"David Bergengren's is a sophisticated, subtle story of intrigue and the psychological costs associated with the trials of memory. Written in a passionate, descriptive manner, the novel evokes tales told by some of the great espionage thriller authors of the post-war era. It is a rich, compelling book." - John Katzenbach, author of "A court proceeding in 1952 in South America deals with the long shadow of World War II... The densely packed story, mixing the fictional with the historical, features effective pacing - the author takes his time - and solid prose... Ironies abound... The denouement ties things up nicely. A satisfying tale about a German (war crimes) defendant and an American journalist; an impressive first novel." -