The summer of 1977 finds divided Germany locked in a fierce espionage battle. West Germany's premier spy hunter, ambitious Sabine Maier, faces off against ruthless Stasi General Werner Heinrich. Sabine has filled half a prison with her prodigious arrests of communist spies. Heinrich is the mastermind behind a small army of spy gigolos who prey on lonely women working in the West German government's most secret divisions. Caught in the middle is ladies' man Stefan Malik, a reluctant Romeo, forced to do the general's bidding or rot in a Stasi prison.

Just as she thinks she's gaining the upper hand, Sabine's worst fears are realized. The Stasi has infiltrated the highest ranks of West German intelligence and Heinrich's well-placed mole is watching her every move. With the number of women spying for love growing by the day, Sabine risks everything on a cutting-edge technology that promises to identify traitors.

The ingenious system soon picks up the scent of Stefan, who is targeting the Chief of the Chancellery's secretary. But when Sabine discovers that Stefan has an agenda of his own, she lays a risky trap. With the security of the West at stake and Stefan's life hanging by a thread, she gives her all to unmask the mole and outwit the Stasi spymaster.

German Edition: Roter Romeo

What Bernie Silver, author of Nathan in Spite of Himself, says about Red Romeo:

You've heard it all before but in Red Romeo's case it's true. The novel is fast-paced, suspenseful and features plenty of intrigue, to say nothing of intriguing characters. Plus it offers copious romance (though of a somewhat duplicitous nature). Suggestion: wear gloves so you don't bite your nails off.

Also by Peter Bernhardt:

The Stasi File―Opera and Espionage: A Deadly Combination, 2011 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Quarterfinalist

German Edition: Die Stasi-Akte―Oper und Spionage: Eine Tödliche Kombination

Sequel: Kiss of the Shaman's Daughter

German Edition: Kuss der Schamanentochter