A compelling tale of love, loyalty, betrayal, and dangerWhen Mark "Russ" Russell returns to Washington, D.C., eager to prove himself after two failed Foreign Service postings, he lands a job at the prestigious Office of Strategic Services, where he learns that even the most straightforward mission can go dreadfully wrong. His personal life is also in turmoil: his fiancée, Piper, becomes increasingly unstable while awaiting a transfer from her post in Kuwait, and Russ wonders if he really knows his bride-to-be. Meanwhile, Russ's first love, Rhonda, has also embarked on a new career-as an intelligence officer in Switzerland. But when she identifies an Abwehr agent willing to exchange crucial information, she quickly learns that her source may bring more trouble than she bargained for. As Russ, Rhonda, and Piper struggle to navigate their own personal and professional challenges, they soon realize that their very survival hangs in the balance.Set against the backdrop of World War II, An Ocean Between is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction. With well-developed characters, a gripping plot, and just enough romance, this book will keep you turning pages to the very end. David Tanner began his government career at the White House with the Secret Service. Later he transferred to the Foreign Service in the U.S. Department of State, living in Beijing, Buenos Aires, Ankara, Belgrade, and Kuwait. He also completed temporary assignments in Bahrain, Jerusalem, Sofia, Budapest, and Bangkok. He now lives in suburban Atlanta where he is working on the third novel of the Russ and Rhonda Trilogy, Surrender on a Forgotten Isle.
