The coroner noted the deep, round cigar burns that pockmarked his arms and the soles of his feet, burns so severe they penetrated almost to the bone. His hands were bound with double zip-tie handcuffs.

After her father's brutal murder in his South Florida home, all Ana wants to do is lay Brandon Pike to rest. However, after a call from a lawyer about an improbable amount of cash in banks around Europe and the discovery of a dossier containing evidence of nefarious connections behind the Iron Curtain, Ana Pike sets out to unravel half a century's worth of secrets.

Ana, an investigative reporter, is determined to uncover the truth about her father. With the help of an enigmatic INTERPOL investigator, she navigates a treacherous landscape of Cold War espionage and betrayal.

While she follows the trail of breadcrumbs left by her father's clandestine past, someone is determined to keep the secrets buried. They'll stop at nothing and she becomes a target herself.

"The Draftsman's Daughter" is a gripping Cold War thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Filled with twists, turns, and unforgettable characters, this is a story of courage, determination, and the power of truth, no matter the cost.