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In 1987, two East German intelligence officers realize their socialist state is about to collapse. They embezzle state funds, defect to the West, and set about revenge on America. The murders they patiently plot rely upon lavish funding, exotic talents, and most of all on a twenty-five-year head start.Also in 1987, a young man far away is quietly plucked from humble circumstances, and taught to be a world-class assassin. His teacher is Jacob Leach, who even in his sixties still ranks...
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In 1987, two East German intelligence officers realize their socialist state is about to collapse. They embezzle state funds, defect to the West, and set about revenge on America. The murders they patiently plot rely upon lavish funding, exotic talents, and most of all on a twenty-five-year head start.Also in 1987, a young man far away is quietly plucked from humble circumstances, and taught to be a world-class assassin. His teacher is Jacob Leach, who even in his sixties still ranks among the deadliest men alive.In 2012, the young man's extraordinary skill will confront the families' invincible plan.