Mitchell Gant

A test flight goes down and suspicions of corruption are raised in this "high-octane thriller" from the New York Times–bestselling author of Firefox (Daily Express). When a new American airliner crashes on its final test flight, ex-military pilot Mitchell Gant-whose former father-in-law is the CEO of the aircraft company-is called in to investigate, and sets out on the dangerous task of trying to recreate the fatal malfunction in the Arizona desert. Meanwhile in Britain, Marian Pyott is looking into a massive fraud case involving business, politics, and the global marketplace. And soon, Gant's and Pyott's paths find their paths crossing in this tale of action, suspense, and international intrigue from the author "widely regarded as the creator of the 'techno-thriller' " (Wales Online).

The New York Times–bestselling Cold War thriller: It's the most advanced stealth fighter ever developed, and his job is to steal it from the Soviets . . . The Soviets have created a new plane equipped with a weapons system that can be activated via sensors in the pilot's helmet-an advance that could shift the global balance of power. But British intelligence has a plan. There are two prototypes within the heavily secured Soviet base, and with some help from the CIA, they're going to steal one. The man chosen for the job is US pilot and troubled Vietnam veteran Mitchell Gant. First, he has to get into Russia. Then the airbase. Then the hangar. Then onto the plane and into the air. All while the KGB scrambles to stop him at any cost . . . "Like a domino fall in slow motion." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Will have you sweating bullets. Thomas misses no tricks, and tension is sustained from first page to last." -The New York Times Book Review

New York Times Bestseller: The follow-up to the classic Cold War thriller continues the story of spies, stealth technology, and survival . . . The plan was to steal the Soviet Union's prototype for the world's most advanced stealth fighter from under their noses. What could go wrong? A lot, it turns out. A crash landing in remote, frigid Finland leaves daredevil pilot Mitchell Gant fighting for survival and trying to elude his pursuers. Meanwhile, the US and UK desperately calculate their chances of recovering the plane-and getting out of the area before the Russians arrive. They've made it this far, but will their efforts come to nothing in the end? "Lively, straightforward action." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The last word in espionage thrillers." -The Pittsburgh Press

New York Times Bestseller: "A thrill ride . . . The technical details and intricate depiction of Soviet life fascinate." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) American pilot Mitchell Gant barely escaped the USSR alive after stealing its cutting-edge stealth fighter. Nevertheless, he's going back again-this time, to rescue an American agent with evidence of a looming threat. A group of highly placed, power-hungry Soviets, who want to undermine any hope of a treaty between the superpowers, has plans to put a laser battle station into orbit and destroy America's space shuttle. To stop them, Gant will first have to maneuver across a thousand miles of airspace-in a helicopter. Once he arrives, he will find himself teaming up with an unexpected ally . . . "With this third Mitchell Gant adventure Thomas firmly establishes himself in the forefront of today's adventure/thriller writers." -Publishers Weekly