10 Things You Didn’t Know About Smokescreen

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1)The novel was supposed to be set in a dystopian era.

2)The American ambassador, Michael Dexter, was initially a Caucasian. The African-American was another CIA agent named “Charlie Brown.” The characters were merged into one to simplify the plot.

3)The ambassador’s mansion was the actual property of the author’s grandfather.

4)An action scene in Manhattan, New York, was removed because it was deemed “redundant.”

5)The protagonist Jethro Westrope (Jet West) was initially known as James Gent, a brand for a toiletry company.

6)The protagonist initially drove a Pagani Zonda. It was changed to an MX-5 to accommodate his journalist salary.

7)The cat described in a Cairo scene is based on an actual character.

8)The secret underground base in Singapore is inspired by an actual location.

9)The mysterious island with the citadel is inspired by the old Dutch fortress, Fort Belgica, located in the Moluccas islands, Indonesia.

10)The novel is riddled with secret messages.

Shhh… don’t tell anybody.

  • Gayle Lynds

    New York Times bestselling author of The Assassins
    A terrific adventure… prepare yourself for breathless suspense.
  • Jon Land

    USA Today bestselling author of The Rising
    Every page is chock full of angst-riddled action and searing suspense.
  • K.J. Howe

    Author of The Freedom Broker
    This blockbuster thriller offers the perfect mix of elements to satisfy any reader.
  • Midwest Book Review

     
    High octane action… A super charged plot that grabs interest tightly and does not let go.
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