2022-07-27
An FBI countersurveillance expert continues his mission against a generation of Russian agents secretly working in the U.S.
While software engineer George McDonald sends valuable intel on missile tests to Russia before disappearing, Karl Berg attempts to pull off a deadly collaboration with Israel that he hopes will get him back into the good graces of Russian crime lord Yuri Pichugin, a Putin puppet. Pichugin operative Felix Orlov is meanwhile tracking the movements of FBI agent Devin Gray, whose team is on the trail of a nest of deeply embedded Russian agents in Baltimore and elsewhere. Gray has inherited his mission from his mother, Helen, a deceased CIA agent, and yes, it’s personal. These are the major chess pieces in Konkoly’s elaborate thriller, unfolded at a brisk pace and built on regular twists and questions of allegiance. Chief among them: Why is Berg collaborating with Devin…or is he? Though readers would certainly benefit from having read Deep Sleep (2022), the previous Devin Gray adventure, the author effectively weaves in the backstory as he thrusts the action forward from the get-go. His knowledge of technology and weapons adds authenticity. Drone strikes and the tracking of them figure prominently. The operation begins in Baltimore but takes Devin and his gritty sidekick and old pal, fighter pilot Marnie Young, to Russia and Ukraine. Konkoly’s basic premise—that a network of Russian agents has lived here for decades, thus attracting no suspicion—is frighteningly believable, giving his story extra juice.
A deft cat-and-mouse novel that keeps the action moving and the reader guessing.
Praise for Coming Dawn
“A deft cat-and-mouse novel that keeps the action moving and the reader guessing.” —Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Deep Sleep
“Techno-thrillers fans will delight in military vet Konkoly’s obvious expertise when it comes to the authenticity and intensity of the numerous action sequences.” —Publishers Weekly
“A lively, roller-coaster thriller that moves like lightning.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Nobody’s better at spy craft, action, and intrigue than Steven Konkoly. Thrilling entertainment from the first to the last written word.” —Robert Dugoni, New York Times and #1 Amazon bestselling author of The Eighth Sister
“Steven Konkoly has blown my mind! Deep Sleep is an intelligent, intense, and completely unpredictable high-concept spy thriller. I’m hooked!” —T.R. Ragan, New York Times bestselling author of Her Last Day
“Fast paced, suspenseful, and wildly creative. A modern-day masterpiece of spy fiction.” —Andrew Watts, USA Today bestselling author of the Firewall Spies series
“A pulse-pounding conspiracy tale in the finest traditions of Vince Flynn and Nelson DeMille…Deep Sleep is a must-read roller coaster of a thriller.” —Jason Kasper, USA Today bestselling author of the Shadow Strike series
“Devin Gray is the hero we need in our corner. Relentless in pursuit of truth, vindication, and saving his homeland, he is the perfect protagonist for Konkoly’s newest dive into the techno-thriller world. Again Konkoly proves his mastery of the genre, drawing from real-rowed events to create a plausible and frightening glimpse into what’s happening underneath our feet and behind the walls of power.” —Tom Abrahams, Emmy Award–winning journalist and author of Sedition
“Steven Konkoly delivers a conspiracy thriller unlike any other and proves he’s at the top of his game. With a deft hand and an eye for plot intricacies, Konkoly will take you into a web of deceit that will shake you to your core and keep you turning until the very last page. The Lost Directorate has set a new bar in the world of thrillers, and Konkoly has taken his seat at the head of the table.” —Brian Shea, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Boston Crime series and coauthor of the Rachel Hatch series
“A master of action-adventure, Steven Konkoly has done it again, weaving a tale of high-stakes espionage that’s ripped from today’s international headlines. Plan to stay up very late reading Deep Sleep, as he keeps the pages turning!” —Joseph Reid, bestselling author of the Seth Walker series
“I love a great conspiracy thriller, and Steven Konkoly has conjured one that’s utterly chilling with Deep Sleep. From the high-stakes setup to the explosive finale, there’s barely time to take a breath. Crack this one open and buckle in for one hell of a ride.” —Joe Hart, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Dominion Trilogy and Or Else
Praise for Steven Konkoly
“Explosive action, a breakneck pace, and zippy dialogue.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Readers seeking a well-constructed action thriller need look no further.” —Publishers Weekly
“If you enjoy action thrillers that have both strong male and female characters, then this may be the series for you.” —Mystery & Suspense Magazine
“Exciting action scenes help propel this tale of murderous greed and corruption toward a satisfying conclusion. Readers will look forward to Decker and company’s next adventure.” —Publishers Weekly
“Steven Konkoly’s new Ryan Decker series is a triumph—an action-thriller master class in spy craft, tension, and suspense. An absolute must-read for fans of Tom Clancy, Vince Flynn, and Brad Thor.” —Blake Crouch, New York Times bestselling author
