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"Hoffman doesn't write fiction — he writes experience. The kind of book that makes you look over your shoulder the moment you put it down."
"The Cairo chapter left me breathless. I've read every major spy thriller in the last decade — this one has something they don't: it feels absolutely real."
"The Hakeem meeting sequence is something Netflix needs to film yesterday. Pure tension, perfect silence, zero words wasted. A masterclass in scene-writing."
"Michael Eastman is one of the most compelling alter egos in modern thriller fiction. Who is he, really? That tension never lets up for a single page."
"Ira's death hit me harder than any fictional character's in years. This isn't just a thriller — it's a story about the real, devastating cost of loyalty."
"One of those rare thrillers where every single scene earns its place. No filler. No fat. Just relentless, intelligent tension from the first paragraph to the last."
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"Riveting from the first chapter. Hoffman writes like someone who has actually operated in these shadows — there's an authenticity here that no amount of research alone can fake."
"The Baghdad extraction sequence had my heart rate up for thirty minutes straight. When's the movie? Because this is already written for the screen."
"Moishe and Roger's friendship is one of the most quietly powerful dynamics I've read. CIA and Mossad. Different flags, same moral code. Brilliant writing."
"I rarely re-read thrillers. I've read this one twice. The Hakeem negotiation scene alone is worth the cover price — it's an absolute clinic in tension and psychology."
"The kind of spy novel that reminds you why the genre exists. Hoffman earns every twist. By the final chapter you realize the title itself was a clue all along."
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Door Number Three – Audiobook 
Praised by the Los Angeles Times:
“Roger Hoffman’s use of language brings the reader directly into the backrooms and battlefields where the story comes to life… his writing is unique and exciting and he should be taken seriously as a new writer.”
What if one mistake didn’t just cost a man everything…
but pulled him into a covert war that could change the world?
Door Number Three is a high-octane thriller inspired by real events—starting in the shadows of Dallas politics and exploding onto the global stage of espionage.
It begins with:
• An FBI corruption sting
• One arrest
• One life-altering decision
Facing prison, Roger Hoffman takes a daring path—forming an unlikely alliance with FBI Special Agent Don Sherman. But when the trial ends… the real story begins.
Recruited by the CIA and reborn as Michael Eastman, he becomes:
Investment banker
Trusted insider
Covert operative
His mission?
Infiltrate global criminal and terror networks moving money across borders.
From the deserts of Iraq to the shadows of Iran, he navigates a hidden war—surviving ambushes, rocket attacks, and working alongside Mossad operatives in one of the boldest intelligence operations ever staged.
At the center: Crossroads USA — a secret CIA front designed to expose terrorists and financiers.
This isn’t just espionage.
This is transformation.
This is loyalty forged under fire.
Two men—once enemies—become brothers in a war the world never sees.
Inspired by true events Driven by loyalty Powered by courage
Open the door.
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Michael Eastman isn’t just a name — it’s a cover identity built to survive the most dangerous rooms in the Middle East. As the CIA’s deep-cover operative fronting Crossroads USA, Roger must navigate Egyptian banking cartels, Iranian terror networks, and a web of betrayal that runs straight through Langley.
“I was a spy, sanctioned by the U.S. government to carry out highly illegal financial operations designed to entrap our enemies. If I got caught, I would be killed — and the CIA would disavow any knowledge of me.”
From the shadows of Cairo to the desert silence outside Baghdad, Door Number Three is a pulse-racing thriller rooted in the real machinery of intelligence operations — where every handshake could be your last, and trust is the most lethal weapon of all.
Every Operative Has a Secret Motive
Moishe
Friends don’t let friends walk into traps alone.” CIA and Mossad don’t make friends. They made an exception. It cost both of them.
Roger Hoffman
A Wharton MBA cover, a CIA mission, and a conscience that refuses to go quiet. He built an entire life that never existed — and may lose the one that does.
Jerry
Seasoned. Strategic. Brilliant. He recruited Roger, believes in the mission — and knows exactly which doors never to open. “Stay tuned,” he always says.
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Door Number Three – Audiobook
Praised by the Los Angeles Times:
“Roger Hoffman’s use of language brings the reader directly into the backrooms and battlefields where the story comes to life… his writing is unique and exciting and he should be taken seriously as a new writer.”
What if one mistake in Dallas didn’t just cost a man everything… but pulled him into a covert war that could change the world?
Door Number Three is a high-octane thriller inspired by real events, beginning in the shadows of Dallas politics and exploding onto the global stage of espionage.
It starts with an FBI corruption sting. One arrest. One decision. A choice that changes everything.
Facing prison, Roger Hoffman makes a daring move that alters the course of his life—forming an unlikely bond with FBI Special Agent Don Sherman. But when the trial ends, the story doesn’t—it escalates.
Recruited by the CIA and reborn under a new identity as Michael Eastman, Hoffman becomes:
Investment banker.
Trusted insider.
Covert operative.
His cover: a Las Vegas investment firm tied to a powerful casino empire. His mission: infiltrate global criminal and terror networks moving money across borders.
From the deserts of Iraq to the shadows of Iran, Eastman navigates a hidden war—dodging ambushes, surviving rocket attacks, and collaborating with Mossad operatives in one of the most daring intelligence operations ever staged. At the center: Crossroads USA, a CIA-backed front designed to lure terrorists and financiers into the open.
This is not just espionage. This is transformation. Loyalty forged under fire. Two men—once on opposite sides of the law—become brothers in a war the world never sees.
Inspired by true events. Driven by loyalty. Powered by courage.
Open the door.
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🚪 Door Number Three – Audiobook 🎧
Praised by the Los Angeles Times:
“Roger Hoffman’s use of language brings the reader directly into the backrooms and battlefields where the story comes to life… his writing is unique and exciting and he should be taken seriously as a new writer.”
What if one mistake didn’t just cost a man everything…
but pulled him into a covert war that could change the world?
🔥 Door Number Three is a high-octane thriller inspired by real events—starting in the shadows of Dallas politics and exploding onto the global stage of espionage.
It begins with:
• An FBI corruption sting
• One arrest
• One life-altering decision
Facing prison, Roger Hoffman takes a daring path—forming an unlikely alliance with FBI Special Agent Don Sherman. But when the trial ends… the real story begins.
Recruited by the CIA and reborn as Michael Eastman, he becomes:
💼 Investment banker
🕵️ Trusted insider
⚔️ Covert operative
His mission?
Infiltrate global criminal and terror networks moving money across borders.
From the deserts of Iraq to the shadows of Iran, he navigates a hidden war—surviving ambushes, rocket attacks, and working alongside Mossad operatives in one of the boldest intelligence operations ever staged.
At the center: Crossroads USA — a secret CIA front designed to expose terrorists and financiers.
This isn’t just espionage.
This is transformation.
This is loyalty forged under fire.
Two men—once enemies—become brothers in a war the world never sees.
✨ Inspired by true events
✨ Driven by loyalty
✨ Powered by courage
🚪 Open the door.
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Roger Hoffman’s use of language brings the reader directly into the backrooms and battlefields where the story comes to life… his writing is unique and exciting and he should be taken seriously as a new writer.” — Los Angeles Times What if one mistake in Dallas didn’t just cost a man everything… but pulled him into a covert war that could change the world? Door Number Three is a high-velocity thriller inspired by real events that begin in the shadows of Dallas politics—and explode onto the global stage of espionage. It starts with an FBI corruption sting. One arrest. One decision. And a choice that changes everything. Facing prison, Roger Hoffman makes a move that alters the course of his life—forming an unlikely bond with the man who arrests him: FBI Special Agent Don Sherman. When the trial ends, the story doesn’t. It escalates. Hoffman is quietly recruited by the CIA and reborn under a new identity: Michael Eastman. Investment banker. Trusted insider. Covert operative. His cover: a Las Vegas investment firm tied to a powerful casino empire. His real mission: infiltrate global criminal and terror networks moving money across borders. From the deserts of Iraq to the shadows of Iran, Eastman is thrust into a hidden war—dodging ambushes, surviving rocket attacks, and working alongside Mossad operatives in a high-stakes intelligence operation. At the center of it all: Crossroads USA—a CIA-backed front designed to lure terrorists and their financiers into the open, feeding intelligence into one of the most daring covert listening networks ever embedded inside Iran. This isn’t just a story of espionage. It’s a story of transformation. Of loyalty forged under fire. Of two men—once on opposite sides of the law—who become brothers in a war no one sees. Inspired by true events. Driven by loyalty. Powered by courage. Open the door. The ride doesn’t slow down.
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The Cover That Had to Be Absolutely Perfect
Crossroads USA operates as a legitimate private equity firm in America. In the Middle East, it’s the CIA’s most sophisticated financial trap ever constructed. Roger must inhabit his alias so completely that even those who know him begin to doubt who he really is.
“Deny was the name of the game. I was a spy, sanctioned by the U.S. government — and the CIA would disavow any knowledge of me.”