The Rise of the Oligarchs
Lots of fun to talk to Willam Maz about his second book, Bucharest Legacy. CIA agent Bill Hefflin is back in Bucharest—immersed in a cauldron of spies and crooked politicians
Another fun thriller following the Bucharest Dossier. We are now three years after the bloody revolution against the communists, and Romania is still up for grabs. The oligarchs have taken over and they are just as bad. There is more spying and double-dealing than ever–and Bill Hefflin must navigate through some dangerous territory. For the CIA there is another challenge. A KGB defector divulges that there is a mole inside the Agency. In comes a guy code named Boris. who is one of Hefflin’s assets. Or is he? In the tantalizing world of espionage that keeps Romanian always the perfect place for deception, Bill Hefflin doesn’t know who to trust.
For William Maz the story is one with which he is familiar. He was born in Bucharest and understands the challenges of life first under the communists who bugged everyone and everything–and now under the oligarchs, who can be ruthles and unforgiving.
When it comes to international intrigue, Willam Maz is the author who can pull it off. A great read and one that will give you insights into the regions, where things haven’t changed all that much–and where you have to watch over your shoulder. Because someone might be following you.
This is a thought-provoking, page-turning read.
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"There’s plenty here for fans of spy fiction to enjoy.” —Publishers Weekly
“With lean, efficient prose, sharp dialogue, solid characterizations, and a good grasp of tradecraft, the novel is a must-read for fans of spy thrillers.” —Booklist
“With lean, efficient prose, sharp dialogue, solid characterizations, and a good grasp of tradecraft, the novel is a must-read for fans of spy thrillers.” —Booklist“The Bucharest Dossier is compulsively readable . . . William Maz has written a wrenching, action-packed story of love lost and regained as we follow a returning ex-pat in search of his past and the love of his life against the violent backdrop of the Romanian people’s revolt against Ceausescu’s vicious communist regime.” —F. Paul Wilson, New York Times best-selling author
“The Bucharest Dossier offers up a smooth and scintillating mix of Robert Ludlum and John le Carré at their level best. William Maz’s seminal effort is a masterwork of spy trade craft, as well as a prototype of everything a great tale is supposed to be. Solid writing and superb storytelling make this one a must read…Blistering, bracing, and bold.” —Jon Land, USA Today best-selling author
“Brutally realistic about the effects of war and realpolitik, but also affectingly personal and nostalgic, The Bucharest Dossier is suspenseful enough to make one forget the woes of the world for a while, and muse on the mythic draw of childhood innocence and love.” —National Public Radio review by Joan Baum, “Baum on Books”
“The Bucharest Dossier is a realistic and spellbinding portrayal of spycraft during the Romanian Revolution of 1989 reminiscent of Le Carre’s best work. Part Bond, part Bourne, CIA analyst Bill Hefflin searches for stolen billions, solves puzzles, and dodges assassins amidst the chaos of a bloody massacre and a changing geopolitical world. Highly recommended.” —William Bernhardt, New York Times best-selling author
