French Fried - Lewis, Stephen

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Résumé :
French Astronaut Andre Dubois was nearly blasted out of the sky in a Russian plot to destroy the International Space Station. Recovered from his injuries, he was restless after months of recuperation in Israel. Upon his return to France, a person or persons unknown kidnap him. Could his kidnapping have a connection to the mysterious suicide of his friend and mentor, Monsignor Gauthier? Why did the priest kill himself on French television? What is the interest of the Vatican in the astronaut? Has Israel entered into a secret pact with Russia? Or have Russia and the Catholic Church combined to ruin Israel? What is the connection between the priest, the astronaut, and the bombing of the Iraqi nuclear reactor at Osirak in 1981? How are Iran and Pakistan involved in the plot against Israel? How are e-mails from the International Space Station used for and against the Jewish state? When Israeli secret agent Shimon Levi becomes involved, he first must escort Michelle, the beautiful ex-fiancee of the astronaut, to Paris to aid in finding the missing man. The vivacious young archeologist and the older agent notice one another in the way that men and women have noticed one another from the beginning of time. No matter how unlikely, no matter what others may think, the pair can feel the gravitational pull of each for the other. But what, if anything, to do about it? Romance and deep international intrigue pull the reader from Moscow to Montreal, from Israel to Paris, outer space, and even to Mexico. The plot against Israel spans the globe and the reader will travel every mile. Blackmail, spies, gangsters, murder, kidnapping, and international skullduggery keep the pages turning. French Fried has a vivid and realistic cast of characters, a plot in which Israel, Russia, and the Vatican all have an interest and astronauts get kidnapped on two continents. The intricate, twisty plot will keep you guessing. There is enough mystery, excitement, and romance to satisfy any thriller reader.

Biographie:

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Stephen Lewis holds a doctorate from New York University in the literature of 17th century New England Puritanism, and he is a professor of English Emeritus at Suffolk County Community College on Long Island, NY. His memoir, Dementia, a Love Story, was a finalist in 2021's BookLife non-fiction competition. He has published eight print novels, both genre and literary, for large (Berkley), medium (Walker), small (Arbutus and Mission Point Press) publishers, along with an eBook original for Belgrave House. The three novels that comprise Mysteries of Colonial Times, published by Berkley, were set in the 17th century. Murder on Old Mission, published by Arbutus, was a finalist in the historical fiction category of Foreword Magazine's 2005 book of the year competition. Its sequel, Murder Undone, came out in 2016 from Mission Point Press, located where he now lives in northern Lower Michigan. He has also published six college textbooks and numerous poems and short stories.

Sommaire:
Stephen Lewis is an award-winning multi-hyphenate creative with a passion for storytelling in all its forms. A US Navy veteran with a background in Theatre from Rollins College, Stephen's work spans acting, writing, directing, and visual arts. He is the author of Chameleon Kid: A Colorful Journey, adapted from his short film, and continues to craft whimsical, family-friendly stories that inspire and entertain readers of all ages. In The Twelve Days of Christmas, Stephen presents a delightful twist on a beloved holiday tradition, blending magic, humor, and festive cheer....