Foxbat (Paul Richter) [Paperback]

James Barrington (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2007 | Series: Paul Richter

Back in 1976, a Russian front-line pilot defected to Japan in a MiG-25 Foxbat interceptor, flying virtually at sea level to avoid pursuing fighters and surface-to-air missiles. With about 30 seconds of fuel remaining, he landed at Hakodate Airport, bursting a tire, and skidding off the runway. Before the aircraft was handed back to the Russians, American intelligence agencies reduced it to a pile of components and then rebuilt it. Despite the wealth of intelligence gleaned, they completely failed to realize the purpose for which the Foxbat was created. Moving to the present, American satellites have detected unusual activity at several Algerian air bases, and at Aïn Oussera one large hangar has been cordoned off and armed guards posted outside. Western intelligence agencies suspect that Algeria might be working-up its forces prior to launching an attack on Libya or Morocco, with potentially destabilizing effects in the region. They're also concerned that they might have obtained new aircraft or weapon systems, perhaps secreted in the guarded hangar at Aïn Oussera. The only way to find out is to get someone to look inside the building, and it will have to be a covert insertion. This is where Paul Richter is called in, as "a deniable asset," in an exciting non-stop thriller that moves rapidly through Bulgaria, Russia, and ultimately North Korea.

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About the Author

James Barrington, who himself worked in covert operations, is swiftly building a reputation and following as a writer of high-class, authentic, UK-based espionage thrillers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Macmillan UK (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0230014712
• ISBN-13: 978-0230014718
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,331,490 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping, edge of the seat stuff, August 2, 2011

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This review is from: Foxbat (Paul Richter) (Paperback)

Well written, fascinating characters, and a plot which doesn't pull any punches.
Techno-thriller would be too much of an understatement. Think Ian Fleming, with modern research tools and experience. Well worth the read!