The Lions from Kiev

by J.P. Springett II

Dive into the covert world of espionage with our electrifying debut novel! Follow Thomas Harrington IV, the newest recruit of the CIA, as he dares to unravel the clandestine operations of Russia in Europe. In this riveting saga of NSA intelligence and CIA tactical operations, we introduce you to Thomas Harrington IV. A product of British aristocracy, offspring of a high-ranking U.K. intelligence officer, and a battle-hardened ex-Marine, Harrington is a man of grit and determination. Despite his father's aspirations for him to join the British intelligence, Harrington sets his own path, steering towards the thrill and danger of the CIA as a secret operative. His arrival at the CIA coincides with the inception of the "Onyx Switchblade" initiative - a cunning CIA ruse sparked by the NSA's shocking revelation of one of Russia's most guarded secrets. After acquainting himself with his new team, Harrington is dispatched to Europe, aligning with MI-6, the SAS, and the Ukrainian intelligence agency. His to corroborate Russia's hidden agenda in Ukraine. As the stakes rise and the CIA is forced to gamble, Harrington finds himself allied with four formidable Ukrainian Spetsnaz soldiers. Assisted by the quirky yet proficient members of the CIA's Team Argos and backed by the British SAS, he embarks on a high-risk mission in the volatile terrains of the Syrian civil war alongside his four "Ukrainian Lions". Become one of the privileged readers to experience this pulse-pounding debut novel. Enter a world of danger, intrigue, and action where every page is an adrenaline rush!

336 pages, Paperback

Published September 23, 2024

Reviews

[Molly]

Enjoyable story set before the beginning of the Russian Ukraine war.

[Bruce A. Stewart]

A Real page turner..

The author writes with a certain amount of experience not normally found in novel of this type. As a former intelligence officer myself I found it realistic. BZ

[Tom Thomas]

The Onyx Switchblade is a thoroughly enjoyable read in the style of Clancy and Le Carre, but in the age of Putin and his war with the Ukraine. It kept me engaged and his descriptions of battlefield echanges and beauracratic entanglements felt real. I look forward to more from John.