Tom Lee Knihy

Claustrophobic, intense, troubled, these twelve astonishing stories hold a flare to the strange, elusive corners of our world, past and present; from the United States of the Gold Rush era to the Berlin of today, from Victorian England to the dusty border towns and high cities of modern South America.A young couple's passionate affair unravels as they wait anxiously in their hotel room for news of a recklessly conceived drug deal.An academic inherits a set of diaries detailing her great-grandfather's development of a bizarre new field of science; an endeavour which has shocking implications for his young daughter and unfaithful wife.And in Greenfly, a housebound woman is driven to distraction by the insects infesting her house - putting strain on an already fractured relationship with her partner.Lee's stories announce the arrival of a writer whose vision is razor sharp, blackly funny and startlingly original.

The story follows Gunny, a retired Marine turned CIA operative, and his former boss Ryan as they embark on a mission to thwart a terrorist attack on the U.S. Their quest intensifies as they seek to avenge the death of Ryan's old flame, intertwining personal loss with national security. As they navigate the dangerous world of black ops, Ryan is reluctantly drawn back into a life he wanted to leave behind, highlighting themes of duty, revenge, and the complexities of past relationships.

The story follows Gunny, a retired Marine turned CIA operative, as he embarks on a mission to uncover the source of leaks regarding covert operations to The Washington Post. To tackle this challenge, he enlists the help of Ryan, his former Marine Corps boss, who possesses the unique skills necessary for this covert investigation. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty, secrecy, and the complexities of intelligence work as Gunny navigates the murky waters of espionage.

In a high-stakes mission, Ryan and Gunny head to Budapest to tackle a dual assignment. Ryan must discredit a U.S. terror group while uncovering details about a left-wing radical faction within the Hungarian government. As they navigate this treacherous landscape, the tension mounts, and the threat of betrayal looms large. The story promises suspense and intrigue as they confront dangerous adversaries and face the possibility of deadly consequences.