A Prime Minister gone rogue, a global banking crisis, an evil alliance between East and West, a honeytrap conspiracy, a military coup, and peace in the Aegean region under threat, form the backdrop of a thrill-a-minute roller-coaster ride of a crime/political thriller.
Alex Kalfas, the Greek Justice Minister and former CIA operative, finds himself trapped in a treacherous web of deceit when he is blackmailed by Themis Xenakis, the Greek Prime Minister into taking the job of Finance Minister.
Meanwhile, London and the Greek military set the stage for an ominous plot to orchestrate a military coup in Greece, which could have devastating consequences.
In northern Greece, a brutal mercenary army led by the cunning CEO of Black Hawke, John Dexter, wreaks havoc by targeting American gas and oil installations.
Then a covert flight departing from Alexandria, northern Greece, is intercepted by a British spy ship, hints at an ominous clandestine operation.
The evil alliance of Greece, Russia, and Germany conspiracy to illegally claim the valuable oil and gas reserves beneath the Aegean Sea, risking war with Turkey.
A global currency crisis is set in motion by the members of the evil alliance and heralds the potential collapse of the European Union.
In the shadows, a Russian agent embedded within the Washington embassy and an attractive Russian deputy finance minister entice Laura Foot, a CIA analyst, into a honeytrap affair.
Alex Kalfas enlists the aid of Gitta Lehrer, a captivating Stazi double agent, and Chris Horsman, the Athens CIA station chief in an attempt to unravel the intricacies of the wicked plot that threatens global stability.
"The Gladio Protocol" is an electrifying espionage thriller, where loyalties are tested, alliances are shattered, and the fate of nations hangs by a thread. As the stakes reach a boiling point, Alex Kalfas must confront his past and navigate a treacherous landscape where trust is a luxury and betrayal lurks around every corner. Prepare to be engulfed in a high-stakes world of international intrigue, where power-hungry governments clash, covert operations unfold, and the resilience of a few brave individuals will determine the fate of nations. If you love a fast-paced twisty crime thriller in the mold of Clancy or Baldacci, then this book is for you.
A good plot with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. The story is fairly complex with many role players so it would be best to read the book in one sitting. Only being able to read one or two chapters at a time, I found I had to go back a couple of times to refresh my memory on who was who. The number of double-agents and agencies involved also means you have to keep your wits about you. I will be looking out for more books from this author.
Non-stop action political thriller that was hard to put down. Mainly based in Greece the book pulls in other nations to help deal with the traitors and terrorists. The intelligence gathering, communications and planning involved was impressively detailed. I think that this book would make an awesome movie!