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Unleash your inner thrill-seeker with 'The Defector', an electrifying espionage novel that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. Written by acclaimed author Chris Hadfield, this best-selling trade paperback (UK) edition dives into a world filled with high-stakes adventure, cutting-edge technology, and clandestine operations. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Israel in late 1973 during the Yom Kippur War, the story follows NASA Flight Controller and former US Navy test pilot, Kaz Zemeckis. When a top-secret Soviet MIG fighter disappears at breakneck speed, Zemeckis is thrust into a precarious game of espionage that spans three continents and uncovers shocking secrets. Readers will be captivated by the gripping narrative, characterized by continuous action, sharp intrigue, and well-rounded characters. 'The Defector' offers a thrilling mix of Mach-speed mayhem and tantalizing plot twists that make it a must-read for lovers of military thrillers and spy fiction. The stakes couldn't be higher as Zemeckis mingles with danger and deception, putting everything on the line to unearth the secrets of the mythical MiG-25. Prepare for an unforgettable journey with one of the most riveting novels of 2023 from Quercus Books. This brand-new paperback edition, ISBN 9781529423105, guarantees a heart-pounding experience. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529423105
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Quercus Books
Description:
'A full throttle, adrenaline-laced espionage page-turner . . . Get ready to blast off and enjoy the ride!'
Jack Carr, former Navy SEAL Sniper and #1 New York Times bestselling author of the James Reece Terminal List series
'Continuous action, Mach-speed mayhem, sharp intrigue, and well-rounded characters - what more could you want from a thriller?'
Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The 9th Man and the Cotton Malone series
Israel, late 1973. As the Yom Kippur War flares into life, a state-of-the-art Soviet MIG fighter is racing at breakneck speed over the arid scrublands below . . . and promptly disappears.
NASA Flight Controller and former US Navy test pilot Kaz Zemeckis watches the scene from the ground - and is quickly pulled into a dizzying, high-stakes game of spies, lies and a possible high-level defection that plays out across three continents.
The prize is beyond value: the secrets of the Soviets' mythical 'Foxbat' MiG-25, the fastest, highest-flying fighter plane in the world and the key to Cold War air supremacy. But every defection is double-edged with risk, and Kaz must tread a careful line between trust and suspicion. Ultimately, he must invite the fox into the henhouse - bringing the defector into the heart of the United States' most secret test site - and hope that, with skill and cunning, the game plays out his way.
For Chris Hadfield's second heart-stopping thriller, we move from Space to another rich and exciting part of Chris's CV: his tim
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529423105
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Quercus Books
Description:
'A full throttle, adrenaline-laced espionage page-turner . . . Get ready to blast off and enjoy the ride!'
Jack Carr, former Navy SEAL Sniper and #1 New York Times bestselling author of the James Reece Terminal List series
'Continuous action, Mach-speed mayhem, sharp intrigue, and well-rounded characters - what more could you want from a thriller?'
Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The 9th Man and the Cotton Malone series
Israel, late 1973. As the Yom Kippur War flares into life, a state-of-the-art Soviet MIG fighter is racing at breakneck speed over the arid scrublands below . . . and promptly disappears.
NASA Flight Controller and former US Navy test pilot Kaz Zemeckis watches the scene from the ground - and is quickly pulled into a dizzying, high-stakes game of spies, lies and a possible high-level defection that plays out across three continents.
The prize is beyond value: the secrets of the Soviets' mythical 'Foxbat' MiG-25, the fastest, highest-flying fighter plane in the world and the key to Cold War air supremacy. But every defection is double-edged with risk, and Kaz must tread a careful line between trust and suspicion. Ultimately, he must invite the fox into the henhouse - bringing the defector into the heart of the United States' most secret test site - and hope that, with skill and cunning, the game plays out his way.
For Chris Hadfield's second heart-stopping thriller, we move from Space to another rich and exciting part of Chris's CV: his tim