Spies & Politics

What happens at the cabin stays at the cabin. Right? Andrew Harrison “Harry” Leonard is destined for politics. Getting his start on the Rochester City Council, he quickly rose to become the youngest representative in Congress. Now the up-and-comer from Minnesota is on the brink of something big. If all goes well, he’ll be in perfect position to aim for the presidency.

Twelve months ago, maverick Government Officer Sam Taylor was shot and left for dead while investigating a black-market organization. Now, the shooter—a mysterious and beautiful agent—has been found dead in Amsterdam. Sent to identify the body, Sam is reunited with old acquaintances and introduced to the lead investigator, Interpol agent Karl Vogt, a man with his own agenda. But when the group arrives at the mortuary, they discover the body has vanished…

Aim for Neutrality. We Need Better Sources. Anonymity is Fundamental. Keep Developing. The editors know these principles. The editors follow them every day—usually. The editors may not be recognized on the street, but they craft the information that is seen on nearly every internet search. Through Infopendium, a global, crowd-sourced internet encyclopedia, the editors influence the world. Freelance journalist Morgan Wentworth attends the Global Infopendium Conference in New York expecting a straightforward story to help pay the rent. But the so-called “pendium people” are full of surprises.

En 1906 un acontecimiento real, el intento de volar el Observatorio de Greenwich por parte de un anarquista llamado Martial Bourdin, inspiró a Joseph Conrad el tema de un relato magistral. Sobre el telón de fondo del Londres de comienzos de siglo, una ciudad monstruosa e indiferente, se desarrolla la historia de un fallido atentado que revela el turbio entramado formado por el terrorismo internacional, la acción de la policía y la diplomacia deshonesta.

You will not believe what you are reading - even though it all feels so real. Only a man like Smilin’ Jack could monetize civil war. After the infamous business tycoon launches a hit TV show that pits American and Confederate gladiators in brutal battles, his grisly spectacle draws the attention of psychopaths across the nation.

I never expected to fall for the woman investigating me. Ali Graham walks into my life and turns it upside down. As we work to uncover a dangerous mole within the CIA, I find myself torn between my duty and my growing feelings for her. With both our lives on the line, can I protect her and complete my mission? Or will I have to sacrifice everything, including my heart?

Picture it. You're in occupied France. You're walking the back alleys of Mozambique. You're aboard an ocean liner...and you're in peril! Can you survive the danger of a wartime thriller, the adventure of a big game hunt, an exploit of international intrigue? This 12-episode collection drops you into exciting stories by H.G. Wells, Rudyard Kipling, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Robert Louis Stevenson, where you'll find spies, science fiction, and suspense.

Actiongeladener Spionagethriller in bewährter Silva-Manier! General Cesare Ferrari wartet mit eiligen Neuigkeiten auf Gabriel Allon: Die Carabinieri haben in der Villa eines ermordeten südafrikanischen Schifffahrtsmagnaten in Amalfi ein geheimes Gewölbe entdeckt. Dieses verbirgt einen leeren Rahmen und einen Keilrahmen, der den Maßen des wertvollsten verschwundenen Gemäldes der Welt entspricht. Allons Fähigkeiten sind gefragt, und so macht er sich auf, das fehlende Meisterwerk aufzuspüren.

The House of Dead Roses offers murder, espionage, and mayhem to the highest bidder. Agent Harmony Black's war against the infernal cult -- and their seductive, sadistic mistress, the demoness Nadine -- last found her facing off against Nadine's top assassin under the glittering lights of Las Vegas, a battle that left her physically and psychically scarred.

Jonny Mendez arrives in a small coastal town and in less than an hour, bullets fly. Not the welcome he had hoped for. To make matters worse, two men are killed, and authorities suspect Jonny behind the crime. Despite the false accusations, they hold him in custody. Then more dead bodies fall. Is Jonny’s arrival to blame for the incidents plaguing the once peaceful town, or a mere coincidence?

Das sensationelle Thrillerdebüt von Filmlegende Michael Caine. Auf einer Müllkippe in Ostlondon wird eine Metallkiste mit radioaktivem Material gefunden. Doch die sofort herbeigerufene Polizei kommt zu spät: Bevor die Beamten eintreffen, wird die Kiste bei einem brutalen Überfall geraubt. Neben den Geheimdiensten ermitteln auch DCI Harry Taylor und sein Team. Sie sind bekannt für ihr unorthodoxes Vorgehen – aber auch für ihre Erfolge. Bald kristallisieren sich während der Untersuchung zwei Verdächtige heraus.

Defend freedom. Prevent Armageddon. That's the Zeta maxim when the nefarious Ares organization plots to destabilize world powers on triple fronts across the globe. In Antarctica, Dan Morgan goes on a very personal mission and finds something in the ice that he never expected. In the deceptive calm of the Caribbean, Dan's daughter Alex is hunting a mysterious figure with nuclear ambitions. In the Indian Ocean, Dan's partner Peter Conley confronts a deep-sea mining operation set to unleash worldwide devastation.

Decorated fighter pilot Lieutenant Tom Beckett returns from Vietnam, haunted by the horrors of war and a dark secret that threatens to shatter his world. When he meets Kate, a passionate anti-war activist with secrets of her own, he is thrust into a dangerous game of love, loyalty, and betrayal that will test the limits of his courage and conviction.

An action-packed thriller, Mild Mannered Men explores how a simple mistake can change the lives of countless people. An honest mistake leads to the accidental exchange of a disc that holds top-secret information which can threaten the socioeconomic fate of the world as we know it. The novel follows Sergei, an ex-KGB freelancer who’s dealing with the Cartel and China’s technology leader. Happy Camper, sister of George Camper, a cybersecurity expert, is putting together a venture deal of her own during a VTC.

Los Angeles 1947: Auf einem verlassenen Grundstück wird die Leiche einer jungen Frau entdeckt – nackt und bestialisch zugerichtet. Der Mord der Schwarzen Dahlie macht Schlagzeilen und löst die größte Verbrecherjagd in der Geschichte Kaliforniens aus. Für Bucky Bleichert und Lee Blanchard vom Los Angeles Police Department wird die Suche nach dem Mörder zur Obsession.

Joe, a former CIA agent turned vigilante known as The Revolutionist, is on a relentless quest to expose and eradicate corruption within the political elite. Betrayed by his own government, Joe uses his skills and resources to take down those who exploit power for their gain. His journey is fraught with danger, moral dilemmas, and the constant threat of exposure. Joe's quest blurs the line between seeking justice and exacting personal vengeance, raising questions about morality and the cost of fighting corruption.

Nazywa się Agatha. Ani brzydka, ani ładna. Układa towary na sklepowych półkach. Dręczy ją bolesna przeszłość i obsesyjne pragnienie dziecka, miłości i rodziny. Ukradkiem obserwuje Meghan, kobietę, która ma wszystko, o czym ona może tylko marzyć. Powoli zdobywa jej zaufanie, z perfidią realizuje plan, który nabiera coraz wyraźniejszych kształtów. Uparcie dąży do celu i jest zdolna do najgorszego, bo dawno przestała odróżniać dobro od zła.

Camille Trencavel est journaliste. Elle est envoyée par sa rédaction à Lille pour couvrir une affaire sordide : l'assassinat d'Élisa, abattue d'une balle dans la nuque dans le parc de son lycée après avoir été violée. Ce fait divers s'inscrit dans une actualité chargée. Des meurtres déciment les plus hauts dignitaires de l'État et des attentats provoquent une violente compétition entre des candidats à la future élection présidentielle. Au fil des témoignages des proches d'Élisa, Camille découvre que la jeune fille dissimulait un lourd secret impliquant un homme qui côtoie désormais le sommet de l'État.

Nick is an ex-Army translator whose facility for language allowed him to escape a difficult childhood in rural Connecticut. His mother is a former addict, now dying and requires expensive care. Desperate for money though ambivalent about finance, Nick is employed as a researcher at a Boston hedge fund. The head of the fund, the Boss, is a financial genius who believes US financial collapse is imminent, in part due to past inequities, including slavery.

The Cold War, a period of history during which spycraft rules the world by substituting subterfuge and lies for actual war and mass death. The Soviet Union and the United States of America, the two major players, spend untold sums of money and put their best minds to work at attempting to gain the “upper hand,” whatever that means. Two distinct ideologies. One takes the long view, while the other prefers instant gratification.

The first three thrillers in the Jake Williams series from author Hackley Hammett. Jake Williams is an illicit business consultant for the U.S. government. A natural born salesman, he has a talent for partnering with criminals and moving fraudulent products. Follow Jake around the world as he structures deals with corrupt organizations to gather intel for Uncle Sam. With over 40,000 downloads, if you like thoughtful, well-researched thrillers and sharp character development, then you’ll love the Jake Williams Series by Hackley Hammett.

Vor dem Hintergrund des drohenden Zweiten Weltkriegs entspinnt sich eine actionreiche Jagd nach einem geheimnisvollen Artefakt von Maya-Ruinen und unterirdischen Cenoten tief im mexikanischen Dschungel, über England, die norditalienischen Lagunen bis hin zu einem mächtigen Schloss über einem Steppensee im Osten Österreichs!

After escaping from a human trafficking group, two sisters enter the clandestine service to enact revenge on their captors.

The leading candidate for US President is certain God has chosen him to bring on The Rapture by launching nuclear war. His march to the White House is unstoppable. Journalist Dan Jessup has finally unearthed the candidate’s virulent past, but if he reveals it, his pregnant wife and son, now being held hostage, will be murdered.

Creative, shocking, and constantly intriguing, Black Swan Impact is a taut geopolitical novel that features a bold but grim vision of a post-World War III future. The thrilling storyline never meanders, instead moving forward with purpose and keeping the listener in eager pursuit of it. Listeners will enjoy this captivating, insightful, and detailed crisis that could only be created by an insider with many years of expertise in the subject matter.