Red Cell

Tom Clancy for a new generation: a debut thriller about two CIA outcasts who must race to stop a secret Chinese weapon that can instigate a world war. Rookie case officer Kyra Stryker is back in Langley after a disastrous assignment has given her a bullet hole in her arm and a chip on her shoulder. She's placed in the Red Cell, the CIA's out-of-the-box think tank, working with Jonathan Burke, one of the Agency's most ingenious analysts--and biggest outcasts. When the fragile peace between China and Taiwan is violently disrupted and the Chinese are ready to invade, CIA director Kathy Cooke turns to the Red Cell for intel. Why would the Chinese risk war with America? Their only lead is the top CIA asset in China, code-named Pioneer, and his position has been compromised. With Burke's tactical help, Stryker embarks on a daring mission: extract Pioneer before he can be arrested. The secrets he holds could mean the difference between peace in the Pacific or another world war.

About the Author :
Mark Henshaw is a graduate of Brigham Young University and a decorated CIA analyst with more than sixteen years of service. In 2007, Henshaw was awarded the Director of National Intelligence Galileo Award for innovation in intelligence analysis. A former member of the Red Cell think tank, Henshaw is the author of Red Cell, Cold Shot, and The Fall of Moscow Station, and lives with his family in Leesburg, Virginia. Visit him at MarkHenshaw.com.

Review :
""Red Cell" is as smart as it is exciting, a thriller that makes you think from the edge of your seat. Mark Henshaw's unique perspective from the inside makes it all feel terrifyingly real." --Howard Gordon, co-creator of "Homeland" and author of "Hard Target" "CIA analyst Henshaw's assured debut, an exciting espionage thriller, puts him solidly in the ranks of the top writers of the genre. Henshaw deftly weaves together all the major and minor players--the U.S., Chinese, and Taiwanese governments; the spies who provide information; and the analysts who turn that information into intelligence. The masterfully handled battle at the end is worthy of Tom Clancy." --"Publishers Weekly" (starred review) "If you're looking for a great, authentic and thrilling story, look no further. Lock the door and turn off the phone, because you're going on a journey only a gifted insider like Mark Henshaw could take you on. This author is a rare double threat--a man with the knowledge and access few have, and the rare talent as a writer to bring it to life. If you want to learn how things really work when it hits the fan, you can apply for a job at the CIA or read Mark's book." --David Ayer, screenwriter of "Training Day "and "S.W.A.T." "Mark Henshaw clearly knows the terrain, from the geopolitical to the tradecraft in the shadows. I'm surprised this made it past the CIA censors. A rock solid thriller as plausible as tomorrow's headlines." --Brad Taylor, "New York Times" bestselling author of "One Rough Man" and "All Necessary Force" "Mark Henshaw is the real deal and he delivers big-time in his debut novel "Red Cell". Only a decorated CIA analyst like Henshaw could take you this deep into the psyche of CIA operatives--and even deeper into one of the most dangerous and imminent geopolitical flashpoints of our times. If the events Henshaw plays out on the pages of his novel have not already taken place in secret, they may well play out in public sooner rather than later. Mr. President, this intelligence briefing is worth your special attention." --Thomas Greanias, "New""York Times" bestselling author of "Dominus Dei"