The Haze
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2.8 • 11 Ratings
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- $7.99
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Publisher Description
Set between the fictional island of Pulau, in Southeast Asia, and Egypt, The Haze is the story of Hector Kane, a CIA operative who's received a dubious call from a Saudi prince claiming that Hector's wife is in fact a Chinese spy and that she's seduced and kidnapped the prince's son.
In this intricate tale, Hector must uncover the truth about his wife without raising suspicion from the CIA; and he has to do so during one of the strangest operations in CIA history.
Join Hector on this emotional and surprising journey. He'll dash through the dark corridors of espionage, uncover many secrets, and learn more about himself, his marriage, and his loyalty to the mission.
"Engrossing... Hawkes keeps the twists coming... Fans of superior post–Cold War spy fiction will be satisfied." — Publishers Weekly
"A knotty and satisfying tale of action, drama, and secrets." — Kirkus Reviews
"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." — Book Viral
"A thoroughly enjoyable contemporary spy novel recommended to fans of the well-known 'heavy hitter' espionage writers." — Reedsy
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Set in 2013, Hawkes's engrossing debut introduces CIA agent Hector Kane, who, years after being fired without explanation, is welcomed back to the agency. Hector's boss, George Moore (nicknamed the Cardinal because he "spent a year as a Jesuit monk novice before Langley entered his life"), who has managed to get the Senate to confirm him as the CIA director despite being considered the mastermind behind the intel that Iraq had WMDs, has a mission for Hector that involves the future of Egypt. Fifi Noman, the niece of the dean of the university where Hector was teaching between CIA stints, is the daughter of Ibrahim Noman, known as the Godfather of Egypt's 2011 revolution. The Cardinal's plan is for Hector to accompany Fifi and some others to the Southeast Asian country of Pulau, "a benevolent dictatorship," expose Fifi to its underbelly, and "impress upon her pliant head the Kantian tenet that democracy was a categorical imperative." Hawkes keeps the twists coming as Hector seeks to influence Fifi to promote the cause of democracy in Egypt. Fans of superior post Cold War spy fiction will be satisfied. (Self-published)
