In this fast-paced, action-packed novel, Jack Powers—a man of mystery and intrigue—reveals his unique personal past, while encountering a series of experiences that make him a distinctive CIA asset. Powers is tasked with a special mission and must weaponize economics to bring down a world superpower—the Soviet Union. However, he comes up aginst an unexpected and formidable force—Svetlana, a Russian agent. Readers then follow Powers as he attempts to thwart the Russians, whom he perceives as courageous and skillful. Meanwhile, what develops between Powers and Svetlana might be more of a bombshell than the collapse of a superpower’s economy.

Powers might, at first, seem like a superficial character. However, throughout the book, he provides deeply cultural and personal insights. For example, he reveals deep insights about expectation versus reality. He observes that “So many times in life you go into an experience with a picture in your mind’s eye of what you think something’s going to be like, and you get into the actual experience and you are confronted with the reality of what it really is—and most of the time, the two things are not the same.” This depth makes Powers well-rounded and contributes to his intrigue. For readers who appreciate espionage thrillers, this book will be an exciting read. For those who enjoy literature surrounding two historical adversaries, such as the United States and the former Soviet Union, this novel is sure to become a quick favorite.

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