In 1968, Josie arrives in Prague as a rookie reporter for the Toronto Post. She grew up in thrall of her grandmother's stories about the old country, and now she's on the brink of a promising career in journalism. It's a dream come true.

But her dream is about to become a nightmare.

A shocking invasion thunders into the city. Josie is left with a cryptic message, which she must decipher before the city falls.

Alone against powerful forces, she finds common ground with another young reporter. But can she trust him? And will they know friend from foe as they uncover a shadowy conspiracy?

Strawberry Fields is a prequel to Back in the USSR in the Sing & Shout series of historical thrillers.