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With the World in Desperate Need of New Heroes, CIA Operatives Can Soothe ‘Psychic Wounds’
GREENWICH, CT — Hero stories are as old as humankind, and they serve a valuable purpose: “They inspire us to action, promote personal growth … and they provide a salve for psychic wounds.” So wrote Scott T. Allison and George R. Goethals in their series called The Heroic Leadership Dynamic. And given the horrific wars raging now, the world could use a good salve for psychic wounds.
Author Jeffrey Stephens offers a pair of heroes in his new book, The Handler, but like any good thriller, his heroes will have to survive many challenges if they are to come out on top. Three American scientists have been kidnapped in Pakistan, and an ISIS “handler” is believed to be using information coerced from them to plan a series of terrorist attacks in the United States
When the CIA uncovers details of a violent assault planned in New York City, clandestine operative Nicholas Reagan and his partner, Carol Gellos, are assigned to prevent it. The man behind this onslaught is further along in his preparations than anyone in the intelligence community anticipated. After deciphering the code being used by the Handler to plot his bloody scheme, Reagan races against time, needing help as never before from his group of talented associates, including his lover, top CIA analyst Erin David.
The thriller likely will appeal to fans of the action-packed stories in the Jason Bourne and James Bond film and book franchises.
In her Midwest Book Review, Diane C. Donovan wrote this about The Handler: “The intrigue and suspense are well-developed and grab reader interest and attention; but also noteworthy is the contrasting belief systems and motivations that keep both sides convinced that their actions support a higher purpose. …The Handler uses three attacks as pivot points for a social, religious, and political examination suitable for thriller libraries and discussion groups interested in examining the foundations of societal violence. It’s especially recommended as a ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ read for those who anticipate a well-delivered entertainment value in a thriller, but who will find that the issues raised between characters and ideals provide satisfying bigger-picture thinking about the origins and enactment of division.”
And coming soon from Stephens is another timely story in his sequel to The Handler, Enemies Among Us.
Jeffrey S. Stephens is a successful attorney in private practice, residing in Greenwich, CT. He is the author of the Jordan Sandor thrillers, Targets of Deception, Targets of Opportunity, Targets of Revenge and Rogue Mission, as well as the Anthony Walker murder mystery Crimes and Passion and the Pencraft first-place award-winning novel, Fool’s Errand.
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Publisher: Post Hill Press
ISBN-10: 1637585829 ISBN-13: 978-1637585825
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