The Able Archers: A Cold War Spy Thriller by Brian J. Morra (English) Paperback

Description: The Able Archers by Brian J. Morra As seen on CNNs Secrets and Spies and Netflixs hit documentary series Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold WarFrom Netflixs and BBCs expert Cold War consultantA Top 30 Best Military Thrillers on GoodreadsWinner of 16th Annual National Indie Excellence Award for Best Military Fiction"Terrifying" -#1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr"A revelatory thriller with edge-of-your-seat, end-of-the-world suspense." -Kirkus Reviews"As compelling as it is informative and as entertaining as it is terrifying, the novel The Able Archers is a great read and highly recommended." -New York Journal of Books"Real life always provides the best drama. Telling the story needs a careful narrator. . . . No surprise that this has been picked up for a film/series. Im eager to experience again." -Madeline, Goodreads reviewerIN 1983, THE WORLD STANDS AT THE BRINK OF NUCLEAR ANNIHILATION, AND ONLY A FEW PEOPLE ARE AWARE OF IT.A riveting story of how two mens lives intersect in the midst of an existential crisis, The Able Archers is told through the eyes of two key participants: a young American intelligence officer, Captain Kevin Cattani; and his more experienced Soviet counterpart, Colonel Ivan Levchenko. The story plays out from the skies over Siberia to the gritty, dangerous streets of East Berlin. The radically different worldviews of Cattani and Levchenko punctuate the deep divisions of the Cold War. The evolving relationship between the two men also highlights the humanity common to both sides.Only by working together will Cattani and Levchenko find a way to prevent a global nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union."Morra does a masterful job in recreating the events which led us to the edge of nuclear Armageddon. The Able Archers is not for the faint hearted but is a must read." -Samuel G. Tooma, Oceanographer and Author"Can send shivers up the spines." -Intelligence Officer Larry Cox FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Brian Morra is a highly decorated former American intelligence officer and a retired aerospace executive. An on-air expert in the hit Netflix series "Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War", he also contributed his extensive expertise to the CNN/BBC documentary "Secrets and Spies: A Nuclear Game". His award-winning Able Archers series of historical thrillers is based on true events and Brians own personal encounters with different players as an intelligence officer.His debut was called "frighteningly relevant" by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carrand "possibly the most important book to be published this year" by U.S. Retired Army GeneralBryan Doug Brown. The Able Archers tells the incredible story of the very real nuclear war crisis of 1983. And the acclaimed follow up, The Righteous Arrows, incorporates the true story of theCIAs role in supplying the Afghan rebels who fought the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.Brian was raised in southern Virginia and currently lives in the Washington, D.C. area and inFlorida. He earned degrees from William and Mary, the University of Oklahoma, and Georgetown University. He also completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.Visit brianjmorra.com to sign up for Brians newsletter and be the first to know about the next installment to his page-turning Cold War thriller series. Review "Brian J. Morra is the master craftsman. The Able Archers is brilliant." -Former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen"Action packed adventure" -Samuel C. Mahaney, Maj Gen, USAF (Retired), Harvard Veterans Association Historian". . . a powerful reminder of the value of human judgment - and the continuing peril posed by nuclear-armed powers." -Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense 2006-2011"The Able Archers is possibly the most important book to be published this year." -General Bryan Doug Brown, United States Army (Retired), 7th Commander US Special Operations Command"Brian Morras historical thriller is a fast-paced ride through one of the worst crisis periods of the Cold War. . . . a terrifying yet factual story of how a few people prevented a global nuclear war." -Jack Carr, Former Navy SEAL Sniper, #1 New York Times bestselling Author of In the BloodFinalist in the 16th Annual National Indie Excellence Award for Best Historical FictionFinalist in the 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Award for Historical Fiction"Morra provides evocative details in an easy-to-read narrative. . . . I hope that future books by this talented author will use history to help us understand our world today." -Harvard Veterans Alumni Organization"A brilliant thriller . . . seamless blend of carefully researched history and a fascinating cast of both real and fictional characters" -Admiral James Stavridis, USN (ret), 16th Supreme Allied Commander at NATO"Riveting combination of action and suspense . . .Brian Morras spell-binding tale grips the reader from page one through the twists and turns of spy craft and kinetic military activity to a surprising and satisfying conclusion. First-rate work by a skillful author." -Admiral Timothy J.Keating, USN (ret), former commander of Pacific Command and Northern Command"Told through characters you really care about, this is a book about one of the least-known and most-important national security crises in our history." -The Honorable James K. Glassman, former Undersecretary of State, distinguished journalist, and bestselling author"Brilliant, fictionalized account of a critical time in global history when the world teetered on the verge of catastrophe." -Carole P. Roman, award-winning author"Significant . . . a fun, informative, engaging, thrilling, and also disconcerting book all wrapped up in an easy to read 296 pages." -Col Christopher P. Mulder, USAF"A truly gripping account of one of the most dangerous episodes of the Cold War." -Taylor Downing, historian and author of 1983: Reagan, Andropov and a World on the Brink Review Quote "Brian J. Morra is the master craftsman. The Able Archers is brilliant." -Former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen ". . . a powerful reminder of the value of human judgment- and the continuing peril posed by nuclear-armed powers." -Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense 2006-2011 "The Able Archers is possibly the most important book to be published this year." -General Bryan Doug Brown, United States Army (Retired), 7th Commander US Special Operations Command ". . . a fast-paced ride through one of the worst crisis periods of the Cold War. . . . a terrifying yet factual story of how a few people prevented a global nuclear war. " -Jack Carr, Former Navy SEAL Sniper, #1 New York Times Best-selling Author of In the Blood Details ISBN1646635620 Publisher Koehler Books Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1646635620 ISBN-13 9781646635627 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-03-22 UK Release Date 2022-03-22 Imprint Koehler Books Author Brian J. Morra Pages 296 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified DEWEY 813.6 Audience General Series Book 1 of 2: Able Archers Subtitle A Cold War Spy Thriller Series Number 1 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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