The Reluctant Assassin
Lee Jackson
Paperback
(Severn River Publishing, Nov. 19, 2019)
THE KGB KIDNAPPED HIS DAUGHTER.THE ONLY WAY TO SAVE HER IS TO BETRAY HIS COUNTRY...AND START A WORLD WAR.With the Cold War raging, a Cuban-American West Point graduate is forced to become a sleeper agent for the KGB. His cover name: Atcho.Atcho's orchestrated rise in Washington DC social circles opens doors into the upper echelons of US National Defense. Doors that Atcho's KGB handler forces him to enter. But Atcho's public life clashes with secrets that only he and his tormentor share. He is isolated in a world of intrigue.And his daughter's life hangs in the balance.Torn between revenge and the desire for a normal life, he must navigate a labyrinth of conspiracy, betrayal, and conflicting loyalties. But with each task he is forced to complete, the stakes grow higher.If he turns the tables against his KGB master, his daughter will die.If he doesn't, the world will plunge into a third World War.Perfect for fans of Robert Ludlum, John le Carre, W.E.B. Griffin, and Ken Follett.(Formerly The Atcho Conspiracy)______________________________________Praise for THE RELUCTANT ASSASSIN: "Atcho is at his best when he's being Atcho--taking names and kicking ass. Highly enjoyable..." --Kirkus Reviews"...action-packed, riveting, adrenaline-pumping reading... Superb historical thriller!" --Viviane Crystal, Crystal Book Reviews"Splendid! Damned fine read. A real page-turner." --Joe Galloway, NYT Bestselling Author of We Were Soldiers Once...and Young______________________________________What readers are saying about LEE JACKSON and THE RELUCTANT ASSASSIN: ★★★★★ "A great writer--he can fill Ludlum's shoes!"★★★★★ "Absolutely wonderfully written! I highly recommend."★★★★★ "I was sucked into the evolving plot lines...until I couldn't put this novel down. Get this book!"★★★★★ "WOW! I am really glad to add another author to my must-read list of military, spy, techno-thriller genre."★★★★★ "Excellent book. Well written and great facts woven into an historical fiction setting. The hero, Atcho, is a fascinating character."