The Defector

In "The Defector," author Chris Hadfield—a New York Times bestselling writer, astronaut, and fighter pilot—delivers a gripping Cold War thriller set against the backdrop of the Yom Kippur War in October 1973. The story unfolds as NASA Flight Controller and former test pilot Kaz Zemeckis witnesses a Soviet MiG fighter's unexpected landing, which thrusts him into a dangerous web of espionage when a defector offers vital intelligence about the elusive MiG-25. As Kaz navigates the precarious mission to bring the defector to the United States, he must rely on his skills and intuition to ensure everything aligns in a high-stakes game of trust and betrayal. Rich with insider details and intense aerial combat, this novel promises to captivate fans of military thrillers.