{"product_id":"the-defector-hardcover","title":"The Defector - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Hadfield\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, astronaut, and fighter pilot comes a \"full-throttle, adrenaline-laced espionage page-turner\" (Jack Carr, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author) and Cold War thriller perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eTop Gun\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Hunt for Red October\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIsrael, October 1973.\u003c\/i\u003e As the Yom Kippur War flares into life, a state-of-the-art Soviet MiG fighter plane plummets to an unexpected landing. NASA Flight Controller and former US test pilot Kaz Zemeckis watches from the ground--unaware that its arrival will pull him into a high-stakes game of spies, lies, and secrets that hold the key to Cold War air and space supremacy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For within that plane is a Soviet pilot pleading to defect, offering a prize beyond value: the workings of the Soviets' mythical \"Foxbat\" MiG-25, the fastest, highest-flying fighter plane in the world. But trusting him is risky, and Kaz must tread a careful line. As Kaz accompanies the defector into the United States, to the military's most secret test site, he must hope that, with skill and cunning, the game plays out his way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Rich with insider detail and political intrigue drawn from real events, \u003ci\u003eThe Defector\u003c\/i\u003e is a propulsive thriller from a growing master of the genre, filled with the nerve-shredding rush of aerial combat as it could only be told by one of the world's best fighter pilots. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Wondering what to do until \u003ci\u003eTop Gun 3\u003c\/i\u003e arrives? Don't worry, Hadfield's got it covered.\" --Rowland White\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Brimming with detail and realism and full of pulse-pounding action.\" --Mark Greaney \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Hadfield's writing is superb. Fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Apollo Murders\u003c\/i\u003e will seek out this one, but newcomers will also thoroughly enjoy it.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Apollo Murders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A Cold War thriller packed with cosmic action.\" --\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An exciting journey into an alternate past.\" --Andy Weir, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Martian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Propulsive . . . a space race thrill ride.\" --\u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"An intelligent and surprising nail-biter that Tom Clancy fans will relish.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColonel Chris Hadfield\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most seasoned and accomplished astronauts in the world. A multiple\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, his books \u003ci\u003eAn Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eYou Are Here, The Darkest Dark\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Apollo Murders\u003c\/i\u003e have sold over a million copies worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As well as his time as a Cold War pilot, Chris is a veteran of three spaceflights. He crewed the US Space Shuttle twice, piloted the Russian Soyuz, helped build space station Mir, conducted two space walks, and served as Commander of the International Space Station. He was also NASA's Director of Operations in Russia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Chris is the co-creator and host of the BBC series \u003ci\u003eAstronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?\u003c\/i\u003e and helped create and host, along with actor Will Smith, the National Geographic series \u003ci\u003eOne Strange Rock\u003c\/i\u003e. His zero-gravity version of David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' has received more than 50 million views, and his TED talk on fear over 10 million. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He advises SpaceX, Virgin Galactic and other space companies, chairs the board of the Open Lunar Foundation, leads the CDL-Space international tech incubator, and teacher a MasterClass on space operations.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.4 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42154286055559,"sku":"9780316565028","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/f79838dad6a33bf00bf6745028678d46.webp?v=1733227875","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-defector-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}