KRAFT — Scott Warren

KRAFT: 13 Days in CubaBy Winfield Scott WarrenIn October 1962, the world held its breath.As American U-2 reconnaissance planes revealed Soviet missile sites in Cuba, a global crisis erupted—one that nearly ignited a nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union. But while history remembers the public speeches and televised threats, the real war was fought in the shadows.Cory Kraft is a seasoned CIA operative, known for his grit, precision, and an uncanny ability to navigate enemy territory. When intelligence surfaces that the Soviets are not only placing missiles in Cuba but actively preparing for an escalated offensive, Kraft is inserted into Havana under deep cover. His mission: verify the threat, disrupt Soviet operations, and stop the unthinkable before it becomes inevitable.From clandestine meetings in smoky cantinas to silent infiltrations of Soviet-controlled zones near Guantanamo Bay, Kraft faces a network of double agents, shifting alliances, and a city drowning in fear. He's hunted not only by the KGB and Cuban authorities, but betrayed from within his own network. Trust becomes a liability. Each step forward uncovers a deeper layer of conspiracy.As the missile sites become operational, the clock ticks. With war on the horizon and every move potentially his last, Kraft must navigate moral ambiguity, personal sacrifice, and the thin line between hero and pawn. The question is no longer if nuclear war can be prevented—but how far one man is willing to go to stop it.Why Readers Love This Book: A pulse-pounding thriller grounded in real historical events An authentic portrayal of Cold War espionage, inspired by declassified CIA and KGB tactics A morally complex protagonist battling both geopolitical forces and personal demons Vividly drawn scenes from Havana's backstreets to the inner walls of Guantanamo Bay A chilling reminder of how close we came to the edge—and how history often turns on the courage of the unseenPerfect For Fans Of: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré Red Storm Rising by Tom Clancy The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth Bridge of Spies and Cold War-era nonfiction thrillersAbout the Author:Winfield Scott Warren is a historian and author with a passion for blending compelling fiction with meticulous historical research. In KRAFT: 13 Days in Cuba, he captures the tension, chaos, and human cost of one of the most dangerous weeks in modern history—inviting readers to ask: what would you risk to stop the world from burning?