{"product_id":"the-haze-9781777202453","title":"The Haze","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Burnaby Hawkes\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Athena Book Tavern\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Athena Book Tavern\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Thrillers - Espionage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisgraced former CIA operative Hector Kane thought he'd left his thrilling past behind. His once vibrant life has taken a nosedive into monotony and heartbreak, punctuated by a failing marriage and the sorrow of losing his son. He's barely staying afloat, teaching at a prestigious Middle Eastern university, always yearning for the adrenaline-fueled days of his past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOut of the blue, an unexpected lifeline: The CIA wants him back. A glimmer of hope sparks in Hector-a shot at mending his marriage, living the life he's always dreamed of. The mission seems innocuously simple: take his wife, Yubi, and five of his students to a picturesque island in the South China Sea. The catch? The true nature of the task will only be revealed once they are in Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of Asia, the puzzle pieces begin to form a disturbing picture. When asked to infect one of his students with a lethal virus, Hector starts to question the mission. The plot thickens further when a Saudi prince dials his number, claiming that Yubi is a Chinese spy who has seduced and abducted his son.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this revelation, the stakes have never been higher. Hector is on his own, torn between loyalty and truth. He's in a race against time to salvage his marriage, fulfill his mission, and most importantly, figure out who he truly is. Will Hector find a way to unravel the tangled web of deception and danger he's ensnared in?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Haze\" is a thrilling dive into a world of espionage, danger, and personal discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Engrossing... Hawkes keeps the twists coming... Fans of superior post-Cold War spy fiction will be satisfied.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Publishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A knotty and satisfying tale of action, drama, and secrets.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"With its relentless pace, smart plot, and top-notch writing, The Haze makes for a most appealing and compelling read... The Haze is a must-read for fans of Spy Stories and is recommended without reservation.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Book Viral\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A thoroughly enjoyable contemporary spy novel recommended to fans of the well-known 'heavy hitter' espionage writers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Reedsy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Reading The Haze feels very much like going on a tour round the world and meeting diverse people, cultures, cities... The author's wordplay is quite fascinating. . . Also, to his credit is his in-depth knowledge of global geopolitics which he put to good use in giving the book a real life semblance. The Haze is a thrilling book that could make anyone's day.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Mary Jane Anderson, book blogger\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athena Book Tavern","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45134904131735,"sku":"9781777202453","price":4415.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781777202453.webp?v=1767908221","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-haze-9781777202453","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}