A shocking disaster threatens to trigger a new Cold War . . . Deep beneath the ice-covered Arctic Ocean, a massive oil spill threatens destruction on an untold scale. Yuri Kirov, a former operative for the Russian Navy and an expert in state-of-the-art underwater vessels, is pressed into duty-America's only hope at limiting the damage. When Yuri's past is exposed by a turncoat spy, he is blackmailed into taking on a risky subsea espionage mission. With the future of his newly adopted country at risk-and his loved ones in the line of fire-Yuri must lead his crew into the iciest depths before tensions boil over-while an unseen enemy pushes both superpowers one step closer to the brink . . . Praise for the first Yuri Kirov thriller, The Good Spy oThe excitement never stops . . . high adventure at its very best.o-Gayle Lynds oAn explosive, high-stakes thriller that keeps you guessing.o -Leo J. Maloney oA page-turner with as much heart as brains.o -Dana Haynes oA fast-paced adventure that will take readers on a thrilling journey.o -Diana Chambers oBreathless entertainment.o -Tim Tigner

Author Biography

Jeffrey Layton is the author of the acclaimed thrillers The Good Spy as well as Blowout, Warhead, and Vortex One. He is a professional engineer who specializes in coastal engineering. Jeff uses his knowledge of diving, yachting, offshore engineering, and underwater warfare in the novels he writes. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. Please visit him at www.jeffreylayton.com.