The Defector: Book 2 in the Apollo Murders Series

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A full-throttle, adrenaline-laced espionage page-turner that promises a thrilling ride. Set in Israel during the Yom Kippur War in late 1973, a state-of-the-art Soviet MIG fighter suddenly disappears from radar. NASA Flight Controller and former US Navy test pilot Kaz Zemeckis witnesses this event and is swiftly drawn into a high-stakes game of espionage involving potential defection and intrigue across three continents. The stakes are incredibly high: the secrets of the Soviet's legendary 'Foxbat' MiG-25, crucial for Cold War air dominance. Kaz must navigate a treacherous landscape of trust and suspicion, ultimately deciding to bring the defector into the U.S.'s most secretive test site. With his experience as a top test pilot in the U.S. Air Force and Navy, as well as intercepting Soviet bombers in North American airspace, Chris Hadfield delivers a heart-stopping thriller filled with insider details, excitement, and political intrigue based on real events. The narrative captures the nerve-shredding rush of aerial combat, showcasing Hadfield's expertise as one of the world's best fighter pilots.