Dead Drop
by M.P. Woodward
GENRE: Thriller
PUBLICATION DATE: 05/23/2023
DESCRIPTION:
In Dead Drop, allies become enemies as CIA and Mossad play a deadly game of spy vs spy. As the US administration pursues a new Iranian nuclear deal, the recovery of an unexploded Hezbollah missile suggests the terrorist regime has other designs. John and Meredith Dale have access to the only Iranian asset who could reveal the truth—but the former Quds man has an agenda of his own. And seeing an American administration blinded by the nuclear deal’s political win, Mossad’s ops chief and his beautiful protege aren't willing to wait. They’ll take down anyone to get to the asset first—including Meredith and John. Across the intelligence battlefields of Beirut, Tel Aviv, and Tehran, this is ultimately a story about trust—among nations, agencies, spymasters… and former lovers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
M.P. Woodward is a veteran of both US intelligence ops and the media streaming industry. As a naval intelligence officer with the US Pacific Command, he scripted scenario moves and countermoves for US war game exercises in the Middle East. In multiple deployments to the Persian Gulf and Far East, he worked alongside US Special Forces, CIA, and NSA. Most recently, Woodward ran international partner distribution for Amazon Prime Video.
REVIEWS:
"Authentic and intelligent -- a terrifying glimpse into the threats brewing in the shadows." --Kyle Mills, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Vince Flynn / Mitch Rapp series
"A brilliant thriller--this is one you don't want to miss!" --Mark Greaney, NYT bestselling author of the Gray Man series on The Handler series.
"Part spy thriller, part family drama, part mystery but a 100% banger." --Best Thriller Books on Dead Drop.
"An insider’s authentic depiction of espionage tradecraft.... With its more-than-capable female operatives, this is a refreshing change from the many testosterone-soaked spy thrillers." -- Publishers Weekly on Dead Drop
COMPARATIVE FILM/BOOK:
Similar to current Apple Series Tehran; Similar to current Netflix series Fauda; Similar to Amazon series Tom Clancy Jack Ryan; Similar to movie Zero Dark Thirty.
CASTING:
Meredith Morris Dale: Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Connelly. John Dale: Oscar Isaac, Edgar Ramirez, Jake Gyllenhaal
PRIMARY VENUES/LOCATIONS WITHIN THE BOOK:
Beirut, Egypt, Washington D.C., Annapolis MD.