A Suitable Spy

Set against the unique and lesser-known backdrop of the FBI’s operations in World War II South America, the novel blends historical intrigue with personal transformation. In 1941, young FBI street agent Robert Morris Taylor embarks on a mission from Philadelphia to Buenos Aires, where he faces the brutal realities of espionage and Nazi opposition under the undercover guise of a Hollywood filmmaker. In Argentina, Robert’s task grows beyond surveillance as he is drawn into complex efforts to recruit a German spy, neutralize local fascists, and assist in the extraction of two Jewish scientists with critical nuclear expertise. Alongside an Argentinian ally, Robert’s actions thwart a German plot, revealing a layered character—flawed yet determined, guided by duty and a new love, which deepens his stakes.
The novel offers authentic, immersive settings, a 1940s cinematic motif, and chapter subtitles drawn from the music of the era. A Suitable Spy brings to light a unique moment in history while maintaining a narrative arc that explores loyalty, transformation, and the gray areas of wartime morality.