The American: Chapter 56
From Shorthand Missile by Matthew C. McLean
February 5, 2026 · 18 min · Season 1 · Episode 56
About this episode
An American expatriate in France navigates a dangerous situation involving criminals and intelligence agencies while seeking help for a wounded boy.
An American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, with a wounded boy in tow, the American calls on unlikely help.
People in this episode
Host: Matthew C. McLean
Topics covered
- crime
- espionage
- expatriate life
- help
- conflict
Keywords
- American expatriate
- France
- criminals
- U.S. intelligence
- Corsican
- wounded boy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: U.S. intelligence
Places: France
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