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"An American Spy" is a thriller novel by Olen Steinhauer and was published in 2012. It is the third and final book in Steinhauer's trilogy featuring the protagonist Milo Weaver. In the novel, Milo Weaver is a former CIA agent and a member of a clandestine intelligence organization called the Tourist Department.
At the end of the previous book "The Nearest Exit," Milo's world is turned upside down with the dismantling of the Tourist Department following a major international incident. Now, in "An American Spy," Milo is trying to adjust to his new life away from espionage when he finds that he can't escape his past.
The plot kicks off when a Chinese spymaster executes a massive intelligence operation against the CIA, killing a number of Tourists in the process, and Milo's former boss, Alan Drummond, goes missing after potentially seeking his own retribution. With personal stakes at hand and the well-being of his family on the line, Milo is drawn back into the world of international espionage where he must navigate a dangerous game between American and Chinese intelligence services.
As he delves deeper, Milo is challenged with questions of loyalty and morality, facing multiple layers of conspiracy. The novel weaves intricate spy craft, complicated characters, and fast-paced action, exploring themes of betrayal, redemption, and the personal cost of espionage.