Delray K. Dvoracek The Mirror Man

The Mirror Man

Delray K. Dvoracek

Five Star, Jul 2006, $25.95

ISBN: 159414477X

A British sub in the Korean Sea loses its magnetic compass at about the same time an explosion in Yulsk, Russia occurs. CIA European lead operatives Lawrence Cameron and Harold Speisinger discuss with visiting Presidential emissary Elliot Bradford that they believe that the Russians have found an alternate source of energy. Their supporting argument includes the Yulsk incident coupled with rumors of international Russian oil sales in a few years to support their contention. They want to send in their best man Melvin Laskey to learn the truth and if true steal the technology.

Laskey meets Russian agent Yuri Denisov who fears the fusion energy project will destroy the balance of power in the Cold War. He killed the two men who caused the Yulsk explosion, but secretly agrees with them that the world is not ready for such a weapon even with its cheap energy potential. Yuri and his beloved Naya Tarishkova team up with Melvin to end the Olga Program that produced the mirror machine though the Americans and the Russian will do anything to prevent these three rogues from success.

This exciting espionage thriller insures that readers will comprehend that the good guys and the bad dudes are on both sides of the Cold War. Like Laskey, the audience will learn that Yuri is a highly principled individual worth respecting. The story line is fast-paced from the onset and never slows down as the action keeps on coming. Still with all the excitement it is the lead trio supported by stereotypical goons from both camps who make this a must read for the spy maestros.

Harriet Klausner