This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Cold Warrior by Robert Tucker follows Kasia Kerenski, a street performer turned Hollywood actress who becomes unwittingly entangled in international espionage. As the daughter of Soviet spies, a fact she was unaware of, she becomes a pawn in a geopolitical game of global politics, manipulated by both the CIA and KGB. Caught between two powerful intelligence agencies and pressured into acting as a double agent, Kasia is thrust into a dangerous mission. This includes uncovering a CIA mole and fueling political unrest in Chile, all while trying to maintain her tenuous and highly public persona as an international celebrity. As troubles mount, she must balance her own desires with the realization that her life may no longer be her own, all while trying to protect her family from the fallout.
Cold Warrior by Robert Tucker is a genuinely thoughtful story that transcends the typical spy thriller. Kasia’s desperate attempts to balance her glamorous public image with her covert espionage activities are effectively portrayed and uniquely believable. Tucker's writing invites readers into the fold. I have to admit that, as a mother, the kidnapping of Kasia's child and the accompanying chaos almost broke me. As a plot driver, it's brilliant. For my blood pressure, not so much. Tucker offers a true-to-life commentary on how authoritarian regimes use power to oppress individuals and control lives, often for political propaganda. There is sympathy for the victims of the dehumanizing nature of oppressive governments, giving us hope that, despite overwhelming odds, Michael and Kasia will stick to their survival instincts. Overall, this is a gripping and fast-moving read with plenty of room to continue with a sequel. Recommended.
