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Book details
  • Genre:FICTION
  • SubGenre:Thrillers / Military
  • Language:English
  • Pages:228
  • eBook ISBN:9781667841380
  • Paperback ISBN:9781667841373

Summer Of The Dragons

by John Barr

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Overview
Sometimes to expose the lie you must bury the truth. "Summer Of The Dragons" is an espionage thriller where love, loyalty and betrayal intertwine on the Korean Peninsula. Written by a former US Army Intelligence Officer, this compelling work of fiction will not disappoint.
Description

Blending high-stakes intelligence operations with a deeply human story, the novel explores the complex geopolitical tensions between the U.S., North Korea, and South Korea, while also raising a provocative question: Should the United States withdraw its military presence from the peninsula?

 The story follows Jesse Cullen, a seasoned American intelligence officer, sent to South Korea to investigate rising anti-Americanism and prevent a looming conflict with North Korea. As he uncovers a dangerous North Korean plot to destabilize the region, Jesse must navigate the treacherous world of espionage, military secrets, and political power plays. His mission grows even more complicated by his relationship with Hope Park, a North Korean spy posing as a South Korean University professor. 

 The novel combines the pulse-pounding action and intrigue of a classic spy thriller with a deep exploration of global diplomacy and the personal costs of leadership. Summer of the Dragons has immense potential for a cinematic adaptation, particularly with its timely themes and many multifaceted characters who confront issues of loyalty, power, betrayal, and survival in one of the world’s most volatile regions.  The novel raises critical questions about diplomacy, and whether peace on the Korean Peninsula can ever be more than a fragile illusion.

 


About the author

John Barr is a former US Army Intelligence Officer and liaison to South Korean intelligence agencies. He worked at the National Liaison Team in Seoul and was the Special Agent in Charge of the Seoul Field Office, 501st Military Intelligence Brigade. He studied Korean at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, served three tours in Korea, completed a tour at the National Security Agency as well as other tours of duty. He is a member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers and is happily married and has two daughters.