No regrets. No fear. No turning back.A US military attache wants to defect to the Soviet Union. Why does she want to hand over secrets that will throw the global power balance out of kilter?On the eve of the historic Reagan-Gorbachev summit, former Moscow cop Viktor Voloshin finds himself embroiled in a deadly game of espionage. Now working with a private security firm, Voloshin is tasked with taking in a high-ranking defector. Her plan - turn over vital information on US weaponry to the Soviet Union. Voloshin's mission takes an unexpected turn when a Russian criminal syndicate intercepts the American. Led by the enigmatic Roman Gromov, the gang aims to sell the defector's valuable secrets to rebels in the Middle East.Dodging danger at every step, Voloshin uncovers Gromov's fortress bunker in Leningrad. With important bilateral treaties on the negotiating table, he must race against time to free the defector before it's too late. Determined to prevent a catastrophic geopolitical power shift, Voloshin orchestrates a daring rescue.In a gripping finale, Voloshin sets his sights on a final showdown with Gromov. Betrayal and redemption collide as the fate of nations hangs in the balance.The Defector, the second book in the Russian Detective series, is an enthralling Cold War crime thriller packed with action, suspense and intrigue.