THE GAMES THEY PLAY
THE STORY
Convinced that the other’s evil intentions persist, they are embroiled in a game of high-stakes espionage; white against black and black against white. They move furtively, often like pawns on a chessboard, seeking to control the game. Not since the days of the “cold war” have the two sides relied so heavily on the organs of its intelligence apparatus to keep the balance of power in check.
The American government has learned of a new stealth technology developed for Russia’s submarine fleet, a technology that has given the Russians a significant military advantage in terms of naval warfare. The CIA directs operative Mike Shocklee to abduct the Russian scientist who developed the technology, but he can’t do it without the help of other CIA assets. In a daring and successful exfiltration operation, abetted by a Moscow Station asset, Nina Lubikov, Shocklee’s team nabs the scientist and clandestinely takes him to the CIA’s covert medical facility located in Southern Virginia for interrogation.
Russian president, Alexander Medvedev, after being briefed about the abduction by his director for internal security, General Alexander Terorsov, is outraged. He orders the FSB to find out where the Americans have taken Dr. Mauldin and to bring him back home or see that he is neutralized and unable to help the Americans; he also wants the traitorous TV reporter who helped the Americans, buried on American soil or brought back to spend the rest of her life in a Siberian prison.
The Rezidentura, Russia’s intelligence station in Washington, D.C., is given the task of locating Mauldin and Lubikov, dubbed the ML operation. After months of trying, the station is unable to locate them. The Rezident, Anatoly Smolinsky, the equivalent of CIA’s chief of station, requests the assignment of a counterintelligence security specialist from Moscow to help with the operation. General Terorsov, is convinced by his deputy, Grigori Popov, to send Colonel Alexander Kasikov, the FSB officer who failed to stop the abduction operation to Washington. Kasikov arrives and takes the lead, but has little success ultimately employing the assistance of two illegals who become instrumental in the hunt for Mauldin and Lubikov.
The CIA becomes aware of Colonel Kasikov’s assignment. What follows is detailed and intricate maneuvering by both intelligence organizations–one determined to silence the scientist, and the other tirelessly working to rehabilitate a demented and unstable mind.
PURCHASE
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Genre: Spy Fiction
ISBN: 13: 978-1-62183-514-1
eISBN: 10: 1-62183-514-6
EXCERPT
When Mike got home that night he decided to tell Marcie about the nascent ops plan being formulated to get Nina together with Mauldin. They were sitting at the dinner table.
"Marcie, do you remember our discussion about the Russian op?"
"Yes, I remember you didn't want to tell me anything about it. Why are you asking?"
"Something has come up regarding a man we brought back. He was a scientist and very sick at the time; a mental issue. He was confined to an institute for treatment, but they had no success rehabilitating him. Our doctors were convinced they could, which would allow us to learn some important military secrets. That's why a decision was made to go after him. The doctors think they're finally making some progress with him, and he's been asking for Mary Ellen. She was instrumental in helping us to get him back to the States. Claire wants me to arrange a meeting for her to see him again. The doc thinks it will help with the rehabilitation process."
"And you're telling me this now, because...?
"Because I'm going to need your help to get Mary Ellen to come for a visit. We haven't seen the baby since she was born and seeing as how we are her godparents, it'll be a good excuse for them to come for a visit.
"And, if they come, I'm guessing you want me to keep Angie while you take Mary Ellen somewhere to meet with this guy."
"That's my thinking. But it's going t take awhile for us to get a place ready for them to meet. Mary Ellen can't be seen at the DEPOT--too risky. I don't want anyone but this guy to see her face while she's here, and I've got to get Rick's approval beforehand. I'll let you know when it's time to make the call."
"OK, but if I'm to be away from the office for a period of time, I'll need to get someone the Secretary approves of to take care of her scheduling activities. She's fussy about who manages her calendar. You'll need to give me some advance notice to get things worked out."
Mike didn't respond. He was thinking of the necessity to get a safe house close to the DEPOT.
"Did you hear what I said?" she asked.
The blank stare she saw on his face disappeared with the abruptness Mike heard in the sound of her voice. He looked at her.
"Yes, I heard you. It won't be a problem."
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Brighton Publishing releases “The Games They Play” from novelist Jack Kassinger
“Novelist Jack Kassinger once again pens another suspenseful masterpiece in a superbly written work”
MESA (AZ)—Brighton Publishing LLC is pleased to announce the eBook release of The Games They Play from novelist Jack Kassinger.
It is currently available from multiple eBook vendors, with the print version scheduled for release in early 2019. Both formats will be available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other leading retailers nationwide. The print version will be distributed through Ingram, the world’s largest wholesale book distributor, in addition to being available worldwide through the Xerox Espresso Book Machine network.
Synopsis: Convinced that the other’s evil intentions persist, they are embroiled in a game of high-stakes espionage; white against black and black against white. They move furtively, often like pawns on a chessboard, seeking to control the game. Not since the days of the “cold war” have the two sides relied so heavily on the organs of its intelligence apparatus to keep the balance of power in check.
The American government has learned of a new stealth technology developed for Russia’s submarine fleet, a technology that has given the Russians a significant military advantage in terms of naval warfare. The CIA directs operative Mike Shocklee to abduct the Russian scientist who developed the technology, but he can’t do it without the help of other CIA assets. In a daring and successful exfiltration operation, abetted by a Moscow Station asset, Nina Lubikov, Shocklee’s team nabs the scientist and clandestinely takes him to the CIA’s covert medical facility located in Southern Virginia for interrogation.
Russian president, Alexander Medvedev, after being briefed about the abduction by his director for internal security, General Alexander Terorsov, is outraged. He orders the FSB to find out where the Americans have taken Dr. Mauldin and to bring him back home or see that he is neutralized and unable to help the Americans; he also wants the traitorous TV reporter who helped the Americans, buried on American soil or brought back to spend the rest of her life in a Siberian prison.
The Rezidentura, Russia’s intelligence station in Washington, D.C., is given the task of locating Mauldin and Lubikov, dubbed the ML operation. After months of trying, the station is unable to locate them. The Rezident, Anatoly Smolinsky, the equivalent of CIA’s chief of station, requests the assignment of a counterintelligence security specialist from Moscow to help with the operation. General Terorsov, is convinced by his deputy, Grigori Popov, to send Colonel Alexander Kasikov, the FSB officer who failed to stop the abduction operation to Washington. Kasikov arrives and takes the lead, but has little success ultimately employing the assistance of two illegals who become instrumental in the hunt for Mauldin and Lubikov.
The CIA becomes aware of Colonel Kasikov’s assignment. What follows is detailed and intricate maneuvering by both intelligence organizations–one determined to silence the scientist, and the other tirelessly working to rehabilitate a demented and unstable mind.
“Novelist Jack Kassinger once again pens another suspenseful masterpiece in a superbly written work” said Brighton Publishing LLC.
In terms of spy genre, Jack Kassinger, as an author, is one of the best there is. His novels include: Noble Cause: A CIA spy thriller, Storms Over Zimbabwe, The Hunt for Njonjo, Pursued, Mindful Deed and Asset. Each novel provides the reader suspense and drama based on real life experiences. Asset is his sixth novel and a continuation of his masterful writing.
Jack Kassinger was raised in Kentucky, served his country as a marine in Viet Nam. He was wounded in action on Memorial Day 1969. He subsequently joined the Central Intelligence Agency and served overseas in various locations. He retired from the CIA in 1995 as a Senior Intelligence Officer. During his service with the CIA, he received numerous awards for valor and heroism.
He currently resides in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas with his wife Cherie.
