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📕 Shadrin: The Spy Who Never Came Back - https://amzn.to/3XF90yH

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Nicholas Shadrin, born Nikolai Artamonov, was a high-ranking Soviet naval officer who made a life-altering decision in the 1950s. Disillusioned by the Soviet regime, he defected to the West while on a mission in Europe, seeking asylum from the United States. Over time, Shadrin became an asset for U.S. intelligence, providing valuable information about Soviet naval operations.

However, his life took a mysterious turn when, years later, he agreed to participate in a dangerous double-agent mission. He planned to meet Soviet agents in Vienna, but after that fateful meeting, he vanished without a trace. His disappearance left both U.S. and Soviet authorities scrambling for answers.

Was Shadrin abducted, or did something more sinister unfold in the shadows of Cold War espionage?

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