Raymond Charles Brickman III and Kathy Ann Erickson—two individuals who will never meet in space—by chance collide in time. Both think they’ve been wronged and plan retribution. To avenge long-held grievances originating from America’s Civil War, Brickman intends to extract concessions by threatening to destroy critical American satellites. Erickson seeks no such concession. Her family killed during the Soviet war with Afghanistan, her objective is the total annihilation of her homeland, the Russian Federation. Into this brew of hatred and vengeance drop Drs. Victor Mark Silverstein and Linda Ann Kipling, scientists at the Naval Research Laboratory in Monterey, California—and part-time CIA operatives. No strangers to international intrigue, this time they gain a partner, Russian spy Dmitri Smirnov. Battling clever adversaries, near-death experiences, and a ticking clock, over a grueling three-day period the threesome fight not only to save the satellites but to prevent nuclear Armageddon.
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Retribution Times Two is the sequel to Paul Mark Tag’s thriller trilogy: Category 5, Prophecy, and White Thaw: The Helheim Conspiracy. Kirkus Review: “An entertaining thriller with plenty of intrigue and fast-paced, collaborative action.” Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures: “The prospect for a Russian President or American President triggering a nuclear strike on the other is slim, provided they are not deranged…Tag’s novel is filled with vivid details that absolutely reinforce his statement mentioned in his “Author’s Note” that his objective is to create an interesting story within realistic scientific, theoretical, temporal, and geographic boundaries…The story unfolds with a kind of extraordinary realism. Tag’s characters are credible, and the events could actually happen.” Cristina Prescott of The Book Commentary: “Paul Mark Tag’s genre expertise and storytelling skill shine through this twisty thriller. The characters are rock-solid and vividly drawn, each imagined with a compelling motivation… Retribution Times Two is the perfect read for readers who enjoy well-crafted, fast-paced, and suspenseful spy thrillers that feature intrigue and unforgettable characters.”
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