In New York Times bestselling author Ben Coes' espionage thriller The Russian, America has a brand new hero. The Russian mafia has virtually taken over the criminal underworld in the U. S. and law enforcement, at every level, has been unable to stem the tide. When a powerful Russian mob family declares war by publicly executing two high-profile American politicians, the message is unmistakable: Opposition will be met with deadly force. With no other viable options, the president creates a clandestine assassination team to take the fight back to the criminals. "Authentic tradecraft and top-notch action scenes propel the plot."-Publishers WeeklyThe CIA recruits two Tier 1 operators-former Navy SEALs Billy Cosgrove and Rob Tacoma-but, before the team can even begin its mission, Cosgrove is targeted in a fatal attack. Now it's up to Tacoma to do the impossible: find and kill the hidden mob boss behind Cosgrove's death, and take on a ruthless enemy with endless resources, zero boundaries, and no mercy."A no-rules, no-limits, punch-to-the-gut of a thriller that takes a blowtorch to the competition and will leave readers begging for a follow-up."-The Real Book Spy | The Russian by Ben Coes, Mass Market Paperback | Indigo Chapters