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Hector Kane used to be a spy.

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His life was movement and access—secret missions, global travel, powerful rooms, famous names. He believed he was made for more than an ordinary life.

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Then the CIA cut him loose.

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Two years later, Hector is no longer an operative but a professor of political science at a shadowy university in the Middle East, teaching theory instead of living it. The work is dull. The world feels smaller. Even the love he once thought he found—with Yubi, a gentle Asian nurse—has begun to slip away after the death of their son.

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Just as Hector settles into middle age and quiet disappointment, the CIA calls again.

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They want him back.

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The assignment appears simple: escort a group of students to a remote Southeast Asian island. Low profile. No complications.

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Yubi insists on coming with him.

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Soon after their arrival, a Saudi prince makes a disturbing claim: Yubi Kane may be connected to Chinese intelligence.

Hector tells no one.

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As the mission unfolds, the island reveals itself as anything but routine. Information bends. Loyalties blur. Hector begins watching his wife through the eyes of the man he used to be, unsure whether he is uncovering the truth—or losing himself to suspicion.

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Trapped between love, duty, and a secret he cannot share, Hector must uncover the truth before the CIA does.

On this island, truth hides in the haze—and knowing it may cost him everything.

"Engrossing... [Prince] keeps the twists coming... Fans of superior post–Cold War spy fiction will be satisfied." — Publishers Weekly

“A knotty and satisfying tale of action, drama, and secrets.” — Kirkus Reviews

“With its relentless pace, smart plot, and top-notch writing, The Haze makes for a most appealing and compelling read… The Haze is a must-read for fans of Spy Stories and is recommended without reservation.” — Book Viral

“A thoroughly enjoyable contemporary spy novel recommended to fans of the well-known ‘heavy hitter’ espionage writers.” — Reedsy