{"product_id":"the-defector-a-historical-crime-thriller-of-deception-in-soviet-moscow-9781036708320","title":"The Defector: A Historical Crime Thriller of Deception in Soviet Moscow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetrayal, redemption and the fate of nations intertwined... \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the world holds its breath during the historic Reagan-Gorbachev summit, Viktor Voloshin, a former Moscow cop now working with a private security firm, finds himself embroiled in a deadly game of espionage. A high-ranking US military attaché is seeking to defect and hand over vital secrets to the Soviet Union, and Voloshin is tasked with taking her in. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut when a notorious Russian criminal syndicate, led by the cunning Roman Sokolov, hijacks the defector for their own nefarious purposes, Voloshin's mission takes an unexpected turn. With the clock ticking, he uncovers Sokolov's hidden fortress in Leningrad and sets in motion a daring rescue plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith crucial treaties on the line, the former cop must navigate a labyrinth of danger to confront Sokolov. Can Voloshin prevent a catastrophic shift in power, or will global chaos ensue?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Defector\u003c\/em\u003e, the second book in The Russian Detective series, is an enthralling Cold War crime thriller packed with action, suspense and intrigue. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e________________________________________________________________________ \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for The Russian Detective series\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Non-stop action from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Couldn't put it down.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great thriller.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Once again the author proves his mettle as a top-notch thriller creator!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another winner by Blair Denholm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good action-packed, exciting story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vinci Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781036708320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 350\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.87d","brand":"Blair Denholm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53239911088309,"sku":"9781036708320","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/9781036708320.jpg?v=1788974810","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-defector-a-historical-crime-thriller-of-deception-in-soviet-moscow-9781036708320","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}