Spies Lie Books 1-4 (Bloodridge, DeathByte, SwiftShadow, GrayNet)
DS Kane
Contents
Bloodridge
Also by DS Kane
Foreword
Disclaimer
I. Part One
Chapter 1
II. Twelve Years Later
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
III. Part Two
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
IV. Part Three
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
V. Part Four
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Apendix A
Appendix B
Bonus: First Chapter of DeathByte, Book 2 of the Spies Lie Series
Acknowledgments
About the Author
DeathByte
Also by DS Kane
Disclaimer
I. Part One
Chapter 1
II. Twelve Years Later
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
III. Part Three
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
IV. Part Four
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Part V
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Appendix A—Notes on Nanotechnology
Bonus: The first chapter of SwiftShadow, Book 3 of the Spies Lie Series!
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Swiftshadow
Also by DS Kane
Disclaimer
Part I
Chapter 1
Two Years Later
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Part II
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Part III
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Part IV
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Graynet
Also By D.S. Kane
Disclaimer
Part I
Chapter 1
One Year Later
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Part II
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Part III
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Part IV
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Appendix A — Glossary
Appendix B – Character List for the Spies Lie series (alphabetical)
Appendix C – Additional Reading on Several Related Topics
Appendix D: Notes on Predictive Markets
BONUS: The first chapter of Baksheesh , Book 5 of the Spies Lie series!
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Bloodridge
Book 1 in the Spies Lie Series
By D.S. Kane
Copyright © 2014 D. S. Kane
All rights reserved.
ISBN 978-0-9960591-0-7 (paperback)
ISBN 978-0-9960591-1-4 (Kindle)
ISBN 978-0-9960591-2-1 (ePub)
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Praise For DS Kane’s Spies Lie Series
Bloodridge
“A globe-trotting spy thriller dense with intriguing insider’s knowledge.”—Kirkus Reviews
“I thoroughly enjoyed this book … It is definitely a page-turner.”—Judge, 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards
“This is a sizzler torn straight from tomorrow’s headlines. Bloodridge by D.S. Kane is one you won’t want to miss.”—John Reinhard Dizon, author of Nightcrawler and Wolf Man
“What a wild ride! Filled with adventure and suspense and kept me on the edge of my seat. There wasn’t a slow moment in it. Reminiscent of Lud
lum and Follett.” —Sharon Law Tucker, Author, How To Be A BadAss, A Survival Guide For Women
DeathByte
“Readers who adore action-packed thrillers in the vein of Robert Ludlum’s Bourne series will enjoy its many double-crossings.”—Kirkus Reviews
“This was a great thriller … and the speed of the plot was breathtaking.”—Judge, 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards
“This is a must read for anyone who enjoys espionage, thrillers and suspense. Thank you DS Kane for a wonderful creation.”—Rhoda D'Ettore, Fiction Author
“DeathBytes will leave you paranoid, unable to trust anyone—or even your next cup of coffee!”—E.M. Cooper, Fiction Author
Swiftshadow
… In Cassie, Kane has created a female protagonist who bears a striking resemblance to the girl with the dragon tattoo, Lisbeth Salander, from her extraordinary hacking talents and resourcefulness to her fluid sexuality and tendency to be targeted by evil men who underestimate her ability to survive…the high stakes and dizzily paced action will hook genre fans from the first page… solidly entertaining spy series”—Kirkus Reviews
“Author DS Kane has thrown in wholesale the tools of this trade—hacking, lock picking, passport faking, money forging, travel without crossing a Customs line. And occasional killing, when required… this is no life of glamour. Swiftshadow will appeal to fans of spy thrillers and to those who want to know more about this background.”—Clare O’Beara, Fiction Author
“… written by a master story writer who knows his craft …Cassandra Sashakovich is no run of the mill spy… she is taught how to hack the terrorist's bank accounts in addition to her cover as an economics and business consultant… DS Kane has shown that he is the master of this genre and can spin a yarn that leaves the readers enthralled and asking for more.”—Pankaj Varma, Fiction Author
GrayNet
“Author Kane continues to deliver solid thrills chock full of international intrigue and shocking ideas that get the conspiracy wheels turning… Cassie’s… ingenuity and will to survive against such insane odds will make readers root for her …Nonstop action and suspense starring the definition of a strong female lead.”—Kirkus Reviews
Baksheesh (Bribes)
“Author Kane shows no sign of running out of wild plot twists and corrupt figures out to destroy Cassie, not to mention the world … readers will be swept away on the tidal wave of sexy, espionage-laced prose … More wild, violent adventures in the world of international espionage.”—Kirkus Reviews
Also by DS Kane
The “Spies Lie” Series by DS Kane:
Bloodridge, Book 1 — AMAZON BESTSELLER
DeathByte, Book 2 — AMAZON BESTSELLER
Swiftshadow, Book 3 — AMAZON BESTSELLER
GrayNet, Book 4 — AMAZON BESTSELLER
Baksheesh (Bribes), Book 5 — AMAZON BESTSELLER
ProxyWar, Book 6…with more to come.
For Andrea, the most important person in my world.
In this country we manufacture bullets by the train load. No one would care if a few went missing. And, remember that Middle Eastern bank you worked at for us? Well, some of those folks are still alive. And I hear they’re still looking for you. So all we’d have to do is just send them your forwarding address.
—D. S. Kane’s former handler, upon hearing about this book
Disclaimer
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters and events depicted here are the work of the author’s mind. Most but not all of the places are real.
Master and servant, rich and poor, strong and feeble, wise and simple, all are equal in death.
—Gates of Repentance
Part One
Chapter One
Abel and Natasha Sommerstein’s flat,20 Milner Street Number 14,Cadogan Square, London
February 21, 6:19 p.m.
Jon Sommers listened, hidden in the walk-in closet of his parents’ bedroom. They were speaking in a language he was just beginning to understand, one of many no one had taught him. At twelve, he could speak seven languages and read five, but the one his parents were speaking now was the hardest.
“If he tells anyone the truth, it could be the death of us all.” His father, Abel Sommerstein faced his mother, his hands on her shoulders. Jon had left the closet door open just a crack, and he peeked out, watching them.
Natasha pulled away and stared at him in silence. She turned away. Looking in the mirror, she adjusted the belt of her black dress. She watched her husband fiddle with his bow tie. “We can show him the rules. Moscow rules.”
Abel shook his head. “He’s too young to follow any rules. Look what he did today at school. Another fight. He already knows how to lie.”
“Everyone lies,” said Natasha, facing her husband. We have to tell him. I’m tired of pretending to be what we aren’t. It’s time to show him our true selves.”
“No.” Abel was emphatic. “Mother has made it clear that we remain undercover. If Crane knew, he’d tumble to the conclusion of who we work for.”
“It’s not fair to Jon.” Natasha had switched to English. Her upper lip quivered.
Abel placed his hands once more on her shoulders. “Does he ever need to know?” The bow tie was a mess. He frowned and pulled it even. “No more talk about this now.” The tie still looked messy. He unknotted it and started over.
Jon shifted his weight in the closet, still unnoticed. His father muttered, “Where’s my damned dinner jacket?” Jon scuttled behind a rack of his father’s suits as his mother opened the closet door, and handed Abel his white jacket.
“Thanks, my sweet.”
Jon resumed his position by the closet door his mother had left ajar. He watched his father unlock the cherrywood desk’s center drawer and tug out a tiny box. “Your gift for Yigdal. We’re to drop it in the Ambassador’s potted orchids. What’s new in the tech?”
His mother closed her eyes. “I’ve improved its range and its speed since we used it on the Syrians.”
“How does the new version work?” He placed the box in the pocket of his dinner jacket and patted it flat.
“Just arm it and place the Reaper within ten meters of any computer. Takes twenty minutes to hack in and transmit a copy of all the computer’s files. But its battery lasts only three days and someone still has to retrieve it before the target discovers that the data have been compromised. I’m working on one that turns to dust when the batteries have discharged.”
“It’s too bad we had to use it on Crane’s computer to find out about the threat. I wonder if he’ll survive the shit storm.” Abel turned toward the dresser and unlocked another drawer, retrieving a handgun from inside. He dropped it in his other pocket.