Rendition - Hardcover

Ashforth, Albert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1608090590 ISBN 13: 9781608090594

Publisher: MIDPOINT TRADE BOOKS, 2012

Synopsis

The brutal secret war to win Kosovo's freedom from Serbia is in full swing when The Rendition takes readers behind the headlines for an inside look at the United States' involvement. Alex Klear, a veteran intelligence officer, is sent to the Balkans on a hastily planned rendition which goes terribly bad. Alex decides it's time to retire. However, when he is persuaded to go to Germany as part of an operation connected to the rendition, he finds himself caught between two dynamic women, an old girlfriend and the female colonel running the 'op.' While there, he becomes a target of the Kosovo Liberation Army, a murder suspect to the German police, and for his superiors the perfect fall guy to take the heat for a badly botched secret operation. With Kosovo's independence declaration coming closer by the day, the secret war heats up and Alex comes to realize that he is at the center of a murky conspiracy aimed at making the United States an international pariah.

About this title

Review:

"Using knowledge gained from his U.S. Army training, Ashforth crafts a compelling novel ... Ashforth brings plenty of authentic detail to the narrative and generates considerable suspense in the process. Readers who enjoy the military action and derring-do of Brad Taylor or Ben Coes should add Ashforth to their reading lists."

--Booklist

"In The Rendition, tough, competent, quick-thinking Alex Klear is sent to the secret front lines of our war on terror--no matter that he'd rather stay retired from a job where the physical, emotional, and moral costs are high. Klear copes with one chilling faceoff after another as he fights to avert disaster for our country. Author Al Ashforth has in-depth knowledge of the shadowy world of black ops, where the 'friendly' forces are sometimes bigger threats than the terrorists, and authenticity rings from every page."

--P. M. Carlson, author of Gravestone>/i>

"A former military contractor who did tours in Kosovo, Germany, and Afghanistan, Ashforth (in Murder After the Fact) brings valuable insider detail to this exciting spy thriller. Fans of classic spy fiction will look forward to seeing more of the indomitable Alex."

--Publishers Weekly

"...will capture your interest from the start ... escalates with breakneck speed. If you're a fan of this genre, as I am, you'll enjoy this one."

--Fresh Fiction

"Kudos to Albert Ashforth for a smoothly written fast-moving, and suspenseful spy thriller. The Kosovo and Bavarian backgrounds and savvy, compassionate, likeable hero are particularly well drawn."

--Bill Pronzini, award winning author of the Nameless Detective series

"If John le Carre and Jack Higgins collaborated on a novel, it would read like Ashforth's The Rendition--if le Carre and Higgins were in top form. Put this one at the top of your reading list. It's a perfect blend of action and espionage."

--John Lutz, New York Times best-selling author of Serial

"Rich with insider detail, The Rendition by Albert Ashforth is not only exciting and suspenseful, it's intelligent--and a first-rate read. With reluctant private contractor Alex Klear in your corner, you'll never want for black humor, the highest tradecraft skill, and someone you can trust to have your back. I loved this book. I think you will, too."

--Gayle Lynds, New York Times best-selling author of The Book of Spies

"With plenty of twists, turns, and betrayals at every turn, The Rendition is a strong pick for those who enjoy international espionage thrillers, highly recommended."

--The Midwest Book Review

About the Author:

After serving with the U.S. Army overseas, Albert Ashforth earned a B.A. from Brooklyn College and a M.A. and a Ph.D. from New York University. He worked for two New York newspapers before returning to Europe as an instructor for the University of Maryland's Overseas Program. He also served at the German Military Academy training NATO officers and as an instructor at the 10th Group Special Forces headquarters in Bad Tolz. As a military contractor, he has done tours in Bosnia, Macedonia, Germany, Kosovo, and Afghanistan. He is the author of three novels and numerous articles and short stories. His novel The Rendition won the Military Writers of America Bronze Medal. Ashforth is on the faculty at the State University of New York and lives in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: MIDPOINT TRADE BOOKS
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1608090590
• ISBN 13: 9781608090594
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1