The Unforgiven Spy: book one in the 'Spies for Hire' series - Paperback

by Gavin Stone (Author)

From best selling author Gavin Stone of the non-fiction book "How to tell if someone is lying" this is his debut fiction novel. The first in the 'Spies for Hire' series.

Former British Intelligence contractor Jensen is a first time dad and about to start a fresh life in the civilian world. His best friend Marshall is also a freelance U.S. intelligence contractor and has shared many assignments with him over the years. Just when both men think they're about to embark on a peaceful future, their past comes back to haunt them. Marshall's ex-girlfriend is killed by the head of an organised crime syndicate that both Marshall and Jensen have clashed with before. Shortly after, Jensen's American wife and daughter are kidnapped from their home in England. Relying on their skills, Jensen and Marshall do what they've been trained for and set out to rescue Jensen's family.

After a wild shootout exchange in London, Jensen and Marshall want to end this personal war once and for all. They enlist their colleague Darius to undertake an unsanctioned mission to take down their enemy at his base of operations in Syria. Things go from bad to worse as they embark on a chaotic hunt across England and Europe, while trying to stay off the grid. And matters further escalate when the CIA gets involved and has an alternative agenda.

Even if Jensen and his friends make it to Syria, they'll be outgunned, outnumbered and out of their depth.

This gritty action packed thriller will have you gripped as you journey every step of the way with the three operatives. The question is not only will they succeed, but also will they make it home?

"Full-throttle action combined with the canny intricacies of espionage tradecraft. A magnificent debut from a man who's walked the walk and also happens to be a gifted storyteller." --Matthew Dunn, former MI6 Spy & bestselling author of the "Spycatcher" and "Ben Sign" series. --

"As you read this book, you can tell it's written from experience. A level of realism as well as humor, adds to the action from the very beginning. Gavin has been there and done it which shows as you read. Great novel, great characters and an amazing writing style. I love the Tradedcraft sections all the way through and I can't wait for the next in the series!" -- Adam Campbell, Former MI5 intelligence officer.

"A gripping book from the start! Gavin's book is a tantalizing and clever thriller.The Unforgiven Spy is a pulse-pounding, real-time adventure. I had a hard time putting it down. A compelling story with real spy insight and tactics sprinkled into this action-packed tale. Brilliant!" -Shavonne LaFauci US Naval Intelligence