Red Sword

The Russian military and KGB’s planned coup and assassination of General Secretary Gorbachev threatened to disrupt the tenuous end of the Cold War with the United States. President Reagan would have none of it. Thwarting those Russian conspirators, who called themselves Red Sword, fell into the CIA’s lap. But rather than use a seasoned agent, the CIA considered rookie Nathan West. 

Would West be up to the task? He had the smarts. And as a former West Virginia State Trooper, he had some experience. But this job was in a whole other league. The CIA’s rigorous—and severe—program would test West’s mettle, stamina, and courage in what becomes a cat-and-mouse game.

Based on actual events in the late 1980s, Norman Wood’s Red Sword keeps tension high and never holds back. 

Advance praise for Red Sword

Wow! In the tradition of Tom Clancy . . . thrilling and exciting! I couldn’t put the book down!

—Dr. Allison Evans

This novel, based on fact will have you turning the pages lightning fast, biting your knuckles, and rooting for the hero until the end—or is it?   

—Lynn Eldridge, author of Skyrocket to Surrender

Red Sword is a real James Bond, behind-the-scenes account of the most influential attempted military coup in history. The reader gets a front-row seat to actual events involving corrupt CIA, KGB, and Russian generals plotting not only to abandon the war in Afghanistan but also remove the Russian president. Get ready for a kick-a** conspiracy that leads all the way to today’s events and beyond. Well done!

—Sean Salazar, author of The Babylon Prophecy Series