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Historical Thriller and Espionage

Wolf Pass by Steve Thayer

Wolf Pass by Steve Thayer

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A 1960s Cold War Historical Thriller of WWII Nemeses, Snipers, and Small-Town Secrets

In 1962, a sniper bullet shatters the peace of a small Minnesota town, killing a railroad engineer and leaving former Army Ranger and Deputy Sheriff P.A. Pennington as a prime suspect. Known locally as "Wolf," Pennington served in World War II, where he engaged in a deadly rivalry with a German officer named Christian Stangl.

Convinced Stangl has surfaced in America to settle an old score, Pennington launches an unauthorized investigation. Racing across the Midwest, Pennington must track down his former wartime enemy and expose a conspiracy before he becomes the sniper's final target.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Steve Thayer delivers a fast-paced historical mystery set during the height of the Cold War. Blending World War II lore with small-town police work, this novel appeals to readers who enjoy James Lee Burke, Stephen Hunter, and Nelson DeMille.

Book Details

ISBN: 9780451411310

Binding: Mass market paperback

Pub Date:

Publisher: Onyx

Pages: 368

Author:

  • Steve Thayer

Language: English

Curator's Note:

Thayer expertly uses the 1962 setting to explore how the ghosts of World War II continued to haunt post-war America. By placing a former Ranger in the crosshairs of a Nazi nemesis, the story blends historical fiction with a classic cat-and-mouse manhunt. It is a compelling pick for readers who want a mystery with deep historical roots and high-stakes tension.

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