"Red Sparrow" is a spy thriller novel written by Jason Matthews. Published in 2013, it is the first book in a trilogy that includes "Palace of Treason" (2015) and "The Kremlin's Candidate" (2018). The novel follows the story of Dominika Egorova, a young Russian intelligence officer who is trained as a "Sparrow," a seductress trained to extract information from targets through seduction and manipulation. Dominika's path crosses with CIA agent Nathaniel Nash, and the two become entangled in a dangerous game of espionage and intrigue. Set against the backdrop of modern-day Russia, the novel delves into the complexities of espionage, betrayal, and the moral ambiguities faced by those involved in intelligence operations. "Red Sparrow" received critical acclaim for its gripping plot, authentic portrayal of espionage tradecraft, and well-developed characters. It was adapted into a film of the same name in 2018, starring Jennifer Lawrence as Dominika Egorova.
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