His enemies are on the attack. Because good deeds never go unpunished.
His enemies are on the attack.
And this time, Max Voronin may have bitten off more than he can chew.
Because in Russia, good deeds never go unpunished.
When Max Voronin establishes the Firefly Foundation in honour of his murdered daughter, his enemies appear determined to block his every step. After fighting off the St. Petersburg mafia, Max and his team soon discover that their problems are far worse than they could ever have imagined.
As the violence escalates, they are drawn into an unwilling conflict with Russia’s imperialistic Ukrainian ambitions, and their only hope of survival is a dangerous secret buried in the Soviet past. As the government plots its follow up to the annexation of Crimea, each new revelation transports them deeper into a maze of violence, corruption and political intrigue, where they must use every weapon in their arsenal to fight for justice.
The action begins in St. Petersburg, Russia’s bandit capital, then moves to Moscow, Finland and the jungles of Mozambique. Max’s team comes up against a series of cynical and ruthless opponents and discovers that even their allies cannot always be trusted.
Operation Mantis is a relentlessly fast-paced thriller packed with razor-sharp twists, complex villains and a flawed but unforgettable set of heroes. Written by an author with over 30 years of firsthand experience in Russia, it’s not just an explosive page-turner, it’s a brutal exposé of a corrupt regime.
Perfect for fans of David Baldacci, David McCloskey, Tom Bradby, and Frederick Forsyth.
