An exciting psychological thriller book, based on a true story, involving a small CIA black ops unit set in the 1980s during Iran-Contra.
“The Wolves Within” CIA & Iran-Contra
After an expert in subconscious conditioning is recruited by a CIA black ops unit, during the 1980s Iran-Contra affair, his ordered world descends down a dark path leading to sanctioned kills and questioned loyalties, forever altering his concept of self & country.
“The Wolves Within” unfolds the tragic descent of Nick Bryant a brilliant therapist whose innovative subconscious mental conditioning techniques ensnare him in a perilous web of international espionage and intrigue in the volatile 1980s. Recruited by the enigmatic William Kearney, ostensibly for the CIA, Nick’s talents become instrumental in manipulating geopolitical events, from high-stakes missions in Morocco’s royal corridors to entanglement in the notorious Iran-Contra affair.
As he spirals deeper into this shadowy realm of black ops, employing his psychological expertise for harrowing ends—orchestrating assassinations, enduring brutal torture in Nicaragua, and extracting classified information —Nick is estranged from his beloved fiancé, Kate, ultimately losing his identity and the life he once cherished.
Background to “The Wolves Within” Espionage Thriller
“The Wolves Within” is based upon a true story from author J Bartell’s life in the 1980s. The other main characters (Kearney and Michael) in this espionage triangle each had their real-life counterparts in Chauncey Holt and Michael Harries who did indeed invent the Harries Flashlight Technique often depicted in TV/Film for seeing and firing in low-light conditions.
The title “The Wolves Within” is based on the Cherokee tale of two inner wolves – one good, one evil – battling for dominance. Which wolf wins? The one you feed. This gripping psychological thriller delves deep into the struggle of choosing which wolf to feed.
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