Operation: Bloodhound

Book excerpt: Perry Garner is a veteran cyber specialist compelled to divulge misinformation by international hackers that threaten the world order. His mission is to collaborate with Interpol, the international crime agency, locate the culprits and disturb their cyber criminal undertakings. The setting takes place in St. Petersburg, Russia, where a special KGB cyber spy unit is directing the theft of cyber information. Perry is paired with Irina Simanski, a highly regarded cyber expert, as they pose as a tourist couple and infiltrate the subversive hackers. The allure of the historic, romantic city becomes an important feature of this devious thriller until it reaches a captivating climax. The compilation of fictional short stories contains situations that test the characters and uncover within themselves resolutions that are often imperfect, and seemingly impossible to overcome. The accounts are engaging, witty, heart-warming, and startling.