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Covert World #1

by Thom Tate

Book 1 of the Covert World, short story series. Pulled into the dark world of raves, sex and drugs by the euphoric state the Ecstasy provided her, Tracy Clark, the all of 19 daughter of U.S. Ambassador James Clark, was a willing player in Sergey Dubrovskiy’s rise to glory among the drug dealers and the club scene in Prague. Her beauty and charm helped lure in new customers for Sergey, but her diplomatic immunity is what really piqued his interest. However, when Sergey pushed too hard, the Ambassador found himself in a situation that needed to be dealt with quickly and harshly. Deciding to use his friendship and influence with the President, he called in a favor and and asked for the ultimate action. Agent Blake MacKay has been ordered, as a personal favor by the President, to deviate from his normal clandestine mission types and take on the role of assassin. Blake flies to Prague to hunt down his target and complete his objective. His actions unleash a calamity that will be spoken about for years.

30 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 9, 2012

About the author

Thom Tate writes cinematic spy thrillers with the impact of blockbuster action. Fast, immersive, and charged with tension that keeps you turning pages long past midnight. His stories plunge readers into covert missions, shadow operations, and global conspiracies where every choice carries lethal consequences.

At the heart of his Covert World series is CIA operative Blake MacKay, often described as a blend of James Bond and Jason Bourne. Deadly, intelligent, and relentless.

Perfect for fans of Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Tom Clancy, and Mark Greaney who crave high-stakes espionage fiction with authentic geopolitical depth.

Thom's upcoming prequel, Who Is Blake MacKay, arriving mid 2026, reveals the origin story readers have been waiting for.

Start the series with Intercept at tatescovertworld.com

Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/thomtate