"Reece's background in military intelligence gives the novel authenticity... The action is sharp, the briefing-room politics are tense, and the heist sequences cinematic." - BookLife Reviews (Publishers Weekly)
John Olson hunted Gabrielle Hyde for years. Now he needs her help.
At the height of the Cold War, America's revolutionary stealth technology could tip the balance of power. Now the race to control it threatens to derail a critical nuclear treaty between the world's two superpowers.
Soviet operatives are close to acquiring this game-changing military secret. CIA Officer Olson has just seven days to protect America's biggest technological advantage from falling into the wrong hands. His only hope lies with the brilliant thief he couldn't catch: Gabrielle Hyde.
Inside the secretive Skunk Works facility, nothing is what it seems. Hyde and Olson discover Moscow isn't the only enemy. A traitor from within is thwarting their every move. With both the FBI and KGB closing in and bodies piling up, Olson faces an impossible choice: follow orders from an agency that no longer trusts him or follow Hyde into an elaborate con against his own government.
From a decorated Air Force Colonel with 26 years in special operations and field command comes an authentic Cold War thriller where the greatest threats wear familiar faces.
Trust no one. Question everything. And never underestimate Gabrielle Hyde.
For fans of David McCloskey's Damascus Station, John le Carr�, and Daniel Silva. Stealing Stealth is a high-stakes heist where the only way to protect freedom is to steal its deepest secret.
Reece, Brian L.: - Brian L. Reece is a retired Air Force Colonel with twenty-six years in special operations and strategic command, decorated with 2 Legions of Merit, a Bronze Star, and 9 Air Medals. His career included classified operations, intelligence work, and strategic planning, which informs the authenticity of his fiction. During his career, he flew MH-53, UH-1, and Mi-17 helicopters with over 380 hours of combat time. Brian holds master's degrees in business, history, and strategy. At Air War College, he won the Nowak Award and graduated with highest distinction. As an adjunct professor at the US Army Command & General Staff College, he taught international engagement and interagency affairs, providing unique insight into governmental complexities. His creative background includes work as a SAG actor, semi-finalist in the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards, and experience as a film industry technical advisor. This combination of visual storytelling and firsthand military expertise uniquely positions him to craft technically accurate, yet cinematic stories. He is currently the president of a consulting firm that specializes in education and military instruction. He lives in Texas with his wife and three children. He writes for readers who want their thrillers smart, their action authentic, and their heroes complicated.
