JINNIK: The Asset

by Gideon D. Asche

Jinnik: The Asset. A fact-based historical novel, chronicling the exploits of an eight-man human intelligence team working behind the Iron Curtain between 1979 and 1988. Not chosen for any extraordinary combat skills, or because of his Super-Soldier status, Gideon’s recruitment was because he had a knack for smuggling and an unusual ability to make friends. Everyone Liked Gideon, but no one was sure why.

Six men and two strong women, with nothing in common other than the willingness to put their lives on the line to give liberty a chance. Ten years of living in the shadows takes a toll on even the strongest operator – KGB interrogators took care of anything the job didn't destroy.

Gideon's career ends inside a KGB interrogation cell. He survives, but only physically. Of the eight original members of AG-31, only three made it to old age, Gideon was the last of the three.

387 pages, Paperback

Published June 28, 2018

About the author

Gideon Asche grew up as the child of a US diplomat. He attended private British school in Europe and is fluent in both English and German.

During the late 70’s Gideon was recruited out of the Army to serve as a Human intelligence operator behind the Iron Curtain.

After being trained in Germany, he spent the next almost ten years in the field.

This period of Mr. Asche’s career is the foundation for the Story “JINNIK: the asset".

Mr. Asche now lives in a remote area of the California Sierras with his wife and Great Pyrenees devoting his time to converting wine into Urine, writing and avoiding humanity.

If his country ever calls again, you can be assured he will again answer the call.