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Signs of the Whispered War

Stephen Poff

Written by
Stephen Poff
Read by
Stephen Poff
Length
6 hrs 41 min
Rating
5.0 / 5
Listed
$17.00
Publisher
Body Thief Books
Released
2026-10-22

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What it is

Winter, 1952. Henry Volkov spends his nights alone at a remote listening station, monitoring Soviet radio traffic as the Cold War settles over the world. When Henry stumbles upon an unused frequency carrying a young woman's nightly readings from a Russian play, an impossible friendship begins. But as trust grows, so does the danger. In a world of spies, secrets, and competing loyalties, every transmission can be overheard, every message can be manipulated, and every act of kindness carries a cost. Signs of the Whispered War is a character-driven Cold War novel about friendship, hope, sacrifice, and the unseen connections that endure even when nationsand peopleare determined to keep them apart.

On the charts

Last charted October 25, 2026. Its best position was 10 on New releases in Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, reached October 25, 2026.

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New releases 10 1 day October 25, 2026

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