Thank you Simon Audio for the gifted copy of this audiobook!

It’s been a minute since I read an espionage thriller, so I was excited to dive into Sleeping Bear, a debut novel by @connor_sullivan_author. The story follows Army veteran Cassie Gale. She’s grieving the death of her husband (also a veteran) and is about to start a new job in Alaska when she disappears from her campsite, leaving her wounded dog there alone. Alaska is a huge and deadly territory and authorities believe Cassie doesn’t want to be found. It wouldn’t be the first time someone disappeared in Alaska and there isn’t enough manpower to search for everyone who goes missing. But Cassie’s dad knows better and rounds up family and friends to begin a search. When Cassie’s sister is kidnapped, he soon discovers there’s more to the disappearances than anyone realizes and his past plays a big part of the mystery. He must now confront an old Cold War enemy to try to save his daughters.

This is part survival story and part old school CIA vs KGB action-packed thriller. The pace is fast and there’s a huge nefarious Russian plot the quickly unfolds. The narration by @hillaryoutloud is on point and she easily tackles the Russian accents. This is perfect for fans of old school Tom Clancy or Vince Flynn and Brad Thor. Sleeping Bear is available now.