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Overreach

The Inside Story of Putin’s War Against Ukraine
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Overreach by Owen Matthews is a gripping espionage thriller set during the Cold War, following the story of a daring espionage mission that spirals out of control. It interweaves the lives of spies, politicians, and military officers as they navigate through a web of deceit and political tension. The novel explores the high stakes, personal sacrifices, and the unpredictability of international intelligence warfare.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping historical narratives that delve into the intricacies of geopolitical conflicts and espionage during the Cold War. With thrilling insights and vivid storytelling, it uncovers the real-life tensions between global superpowers.

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Overreach

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Winner of the Pushkin House Book Prize 2023

A Telegraph Book of the Year

A Times Best Book of Summer 2023

Shortlisted for the Parliamentary Book Awards

An astonishing investigation into the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war – from the corridors of the Kremlin to the trenches of Mariupol. The Russo-Ukrainian War is the most serious geopolitical crisis since the Second World War – and yet at the heart of the conflict is a mystery. Vladimir Putin apparently lurched from a calculating, subtle master of opportunity to a reckless gambler, putting his regime – and Russia itself – at risk of destruction. Why?

Drawing on over 25 years’ experience as a correspondent in Moscow, as well as his own family ties to Russia and Ukraine, journalist Owen Matthews takes us through the poisoned historical roots of the conflict, into the Covid bubble where Putin conceived his invasion plans in a fog of paranoia about Western threats, and finally into the inner circle around Ukrainian president and unexpected war hero Volodimir Zelensky.

Using the accounts of current and former insiders from the Kremlin and its propaganda machine, the testimony of captured Russian soldiers and on-the-ground reporting from Russia and Ukraine, Overreach tells the story not only of the war’s causes but how the first six months unfolded.

With its panoramic view, Overreach is an authoritative, unmissable record of a conflict that shocked Europe to its core.

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Overreach by Owen Matthews has received high praise for offering a comprehensive and vivid account of the war in Ukraine. Critics have highlighted the book’s remarkable achievement in providing expert insights and captivating narratives from various angles of the conflict. It has been described as a fast-paced and fascinating read, with some considering it a benchmark for future works on the topic.

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ISBN: 9780008562786

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mudlark

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Owen Matthews was raised on rap music and violent video games. He is a graduate of the University of British Columbia's creative writing program, has worked on fishing boats and in casinos all over the world, and currently writes critically acclaimed crime thrillers under a secret identity. A fan of fast cars and sugary breakfast cereals, Matthews lives in Vancouver, Canada.

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