“Krugler’s portrait of wartime Washington, particularly the rivalries within ONI and the enmity between the FBI and ONI, is thoroughly absorbing.”
Booklist “Krugler brings expertise and authenticity to his first thriller, as well as a penetrating portrait of wartime Washington. And Voigt – a man with secrets of his own – stands out as one of the most intriguing ... Read morecharacters in espionage fiction. Expect the unexpected in this thumping good read.”
The Richmond Times-Dispatch “History professor Krugler makes his triumphant fiction debut.”
Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A good old-fashioned spy novel. The action is fast paced and the mystery is gorgeously wrought and splendidly opaque. Read The Dead Don’t Bleed for a thrill-packed ride with a truly stunning ending.”
Dayton Daily News “Krugler does an excellent job of evoking a Washington, DC mired in early Cold War paranoia. He paints a picture of a man with conflicting loyalties at war with himself. With an unexpected twist at the end, The Dead Don’t Bleed is a satisfying thriller I can easily imagine on the big screen.”
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