Provocation 1972 -

Karl’s pulse quickened. "So what are you saying?"

"Herr Vogel," the young man said, placing a blank cassette tape on the table. "This is a recording of your daughter’s voice. She is twenty-two. She studies in Freiburg. She has a boyfriend named Lukas. She rides a blue bicycle. You understand?" provocation 1972

"Hello," Karl said, his voice steady. "I have a story for you. It’s called 'Provocation 1972.' And it will end a man’s career—or start a war. Are you interested?" Karl’s pulse quickened