North Woods: The Enemy Within

North Woods: The Enemy Within, is set in Montreal and the Indian Reservations bordering Quebec Province and New York State during the early 1990's. This period of time follows the demise of the former Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. The novel follows an investigation into Russian operatives attempting to infiltrate and control human trafficking and black marketing of tobacco and alcohol products sold on the Indian Reservations bordering both countries. Further investigative evidence reveals extensive sabotage of secret weapon systems aboard ships of the Canadian Navy. Are the Russians to blame or is it a domestic plot against the Government?

Newly assigned by MI6 to The Bureau of Naval Intelligence of the Canadian Maritime Command, Commander Robert Amesbury faces the stark reality that his new identity has changed his life forever. Gone are all the aspects of his past life and the relationships with those he loved and trusted. Now daunting challenges face Robert as he is ordered to lead an investigation into sabotage of weapon systems aboard ships of the Canadian Navy. His initial findings indicate a secret Russian operation to not only undermine Canada's naval commitment to NATO but also an attempt to infiltrate and control the sale of tobacco and alcohol products sold on the Indian Reservations bordering Quebec Province and New York State. Set in cosmopolitan Montreal and the north woods of Upper New York state and Quebec Province, what secrets will be revealed as the investigation unfolds? Who is the sinister Karmoninsky, a former associate of Putin? Will Robert's past come back to haunt him and endanger his life?

William Brett is a retired public school science teacher who has a life long interest in 20th century history. His first novel, Next Year in Constanta, chronicled the love story of a British Merchant Service and Naval Captain through the perils of the Second World War and post war aftermath of the Cold War. Bill previously published three magazine articles, The Saga of the Seaham, How a Heroic Captain Saved Poland's Gold from the Nazis and The Odyssey of the Polish Gold, all of Second World War events Born in London during World War 2, his formative years and education was spent in England, Australia and the United States. He credits his father, Captain Robert E. Brett, DSO, DSC, RNR with his life long interest in naval history; a theme that threads its way into his novels. He currently resides in Connecticut enjoying time with his three adult children, six grandchildren, vacations with his wife, Mary Jo of 54 years. His community service includes membership in a local chapter of Lions International, AARP and service as an elder in the Presbyterian Church.