"The Spy" by Charles L. Fontenay is an exciting science fiction novel that transports readers to the distant future. In the center of the plot - the story of engineer Davis Schonberg, who finds himself in the heart of a big mysterious conflict between different colonies on space stations. He decides to join the resistance movement and becomes a key figure in the struggle for freedom and independence. The struggle for the future society is rapidly unfolding, where the image of freedom is intertwined with conclusions about the nature of the human soul. "Patriot" is a book that fascinates, surprises and leaves a deep mark in the heart of every reader.