The Haze

<p>Disgraced former CIA operative Hector Kane thought he'd left his thrilling past behind. His once vibrant life has taken a nosedive into monotony and heartbreak punctuated by a failing marriage and the sorrow of losing his son. He's barely staying afloat teaching at a prestigious Middle Eastern university always yearning for the adrenaline-fueled days of his past.</p><p><br></p><p>Out of the blue an unexpected lifeline: The CIA wants him back. A glimmer of hope sparks in Hector-a shot at mending his marriage living the life he's always dreamed of. The mission seems innocuously simple: take his wife Yubi and five of his students to a picturesque island in the South China Sea. The catch? The true nature of the task will only be revealed once they are in Asia.</p><p><br></p><p>In the heart of Asia the puzzle pieces begin to form a disturbing picture. When asked to infect one of his students with a lethal virus Hector starts to question the mission. The plot thickens further when a Saudi prince dials his number claiming that Yubi is a Chinese spy who has seduced and abducted his son.</p><p><br></p><p>With this revelation the stakes have never been higher. Hector is on his own torn between loyalty and truth. He's in a race against time to salvage his marriage fulfill his mission and most importantly figure out who he truly is. Will Hector find a way to unravel the tangled web of deception and danger he's ensnared in?</p><p><br></p><p>The Haze is a thrilling dive into a world of espionage danger and personal discovery.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Engrossing... Hawkes keeps the twists coming... Fans of superior post-Cold War spy fiction will be satisfied.</em></p><p><strong><em>- Publishers Weekly</em></strong></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>A knotty and satisfying tale of action drama and secrets.</em></p><p><strong><em>- Kirkus Reviews</em></strong></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>With its relentless pace smart plot and top-notch writing The Haze makes for a most appealing and compelling read... The Haze is a must-read for fans of Spy Stories and is recommended without reservation.</em></p><p><strong><em>- Book Viral</em></strong></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>A thoroughly enjoyable contemporary spy novel recommended to fans of the well-known 'heavy hitter' espionage writers.</em></p><p><strong><em>- Reedsy</em></strong></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>Reading The Haze feels very much like going on a tour round the world and meeting diverse people cultures cities... The author's wordplay is quite fascinating. . . Also to his credit is his in-depth knowledge of global geopolitics which he put to good use in giving the book a real life semblance. The Haze is a thrilling book that could make anyone's day.</em></p><p><strong><em>- Mary Jane Anderson book blogger</em></strong></p><p><em> </em></p>