{"product_id":"duty-bound-the-first-ray-kazan-cold-war-thriller-a-middle-east-mission-of-loyalty-love-and-lies-ray-kazan-series","title":"DUTY BOUND: The First Ray Kazan Cold War Thriller – A Middle East Mission of Loyalty, Love and Lies (RAY KAZAN SERIES)","description":"“Some missions define a man. Others destroy him.”\n“I really enjoyed this book — it moved at pace with its thrilling, slick storyline and was wonderfully set in gritty locations across Europe and the Middle East. The military detail is fabulous and clearly authentic. Each thread was distinct and dealt with both human and fatalistic approaches to life and the extremes of bravery required when put in the line of fire for one’s duty.” — Reedsy Discovery\nAmid rising tensions in the Middle East, one letter could ignite a political firestorm.\n1970. British military intelligence officer Ray Kazan is deployed to the region under a veil of secrecy.\nA secret letter — classified, highly sensitive, and devastating in its implications — threatens to upend fragile alliances and deepen the fractures over the Palestinian question.\nFrom diplomatic showdowns in London and Amman to covert ambushes in the mountains of Oman, Ray is drawn into a high-stakes game of deception, diplomacy, and survival.\nAs competing forces manoeuvre to control or bury the letter, Ray is pulled deeper into a mission that may cost him more than just the truth — it may cost him the woman he’s come to love.\nDuty Bound is a taut, emotionally charged Cold War thriller grounded in historical realism and the tradecraft of espionage. For readers who appreciate moral complexity, atmospheric settings, and slow-burning suspense.\nThis is the first novel in the five (soon to be six)-book Ray Kazan Cold War thriller series, introducing a character whose journey through betrayal, politics, and survival defines the series.\nPerfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth, Robert Ludlum, John le Carré, and Gerald Seymour.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0FCBJHKHN\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0FCBJHKHN.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Kaye, J.J.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43335425720381,"sku":"BVV.B0FCBJHKHN.G","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/duty-bound-the-first-ray-kazan-cold-war-thriller-a-middle-east-mission-of-loyalty-love-and-lies-ray-kazan-series","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}