Scorpion Deception: 04 (Scorpion Novels)

Scorpion Deception: 04 (Scorpion Novels)

by Andrew Kaplan (Author)

Synopsis

Ex-CIA and now freelance agent Scorpion hunts a faceless enemy-a mysterious Iranian known only as the Gardener -in Andrew Kaplan's Scorpion Deception, the electrifying third installment of the espionage series that Suspense magazine says matches the best of Ludlum, and then surpasses it. Files containing highly classified information on CIA assets have been stolen from the U.S. embassy in Switzerland by a well-armed and well-trained hit squad. Under intense political pressure to find those who orchestrated the attack, the CIA turns to the deadliest agent they know: Scorpion. But Scorpion is unwilling to get involved...until he learns his name is at the top of the stolen list. Scorpion, a strong, intelligent, and lethal action hero, must travel to Iran to hunt down the Gardener before an all-out war erupts in this sensational spy thriller.

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Format: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 416
Publisher: Harper
Published: 03 Jun 2013

ISBN 10: 0062219650
ISBN 13: 9780062219657

Media Reviews
Kaplan has written one of the smartest, swiftest and most compelling spy novels I've read in years. -- Harlan Coben, New York Times bestselling author of Stay Close Excellent ... [Kaplan's] style matches the best of Ludlum, and then surpasses it. -- Suspense Magazine Delivers more heart-thumping twists and turns, beliefs and betrayals, than The Day of the Jackal and The Spy Who Came in from the Cold rolled into one. -- Katherine Neville, author of The Eight and The FireKatherine Neville, author of The Eight and The FireKatherine Neville, author of The Eight and The Fire In a word, terrific...The pace is blistering, the atmosphere menacing and decadent, and author Andrew Kaplan is in marvelously smashing form. -- New York Daily News Kept me up well into the late show hours... [paced] like a ride on the Magic Mountain roller coaster ... Hollywood please copy. -- Los Angeles Times Brimming with action. -- Washington Post If are looking for a no-holds-barred, spy romp that is fast-paced and chocked full of intelligence gathering and espionage, then Scorpion Deception is the novel for you. -- Examiner.com on Scorpion Deception
Author Bio
Andrew Kaplan is a former journalist and war correspondent. He is the author of the spy thrillers Scorpion Betrayal, Scorpion Winter, and Scorpion Deception, along with his earlier bestselling novels, Hour of the Assassins, Scorpion, Dragonfire, and War of the Raven, and, most recently, the groundbreaking official series tie-in: Homeland: Carrie's Run. This is his second Homeland novel.