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Kyle Achilles Series, Box Set 1: Pushing Brilliance / The Lies of Spies
Dive into the international bestselling Kyle Achilles series with this 2-book set. You'll save 40% when you buy books 1 and 2 together.
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Includes Amazon #1 Bestsellers PUSHING BRILLIANCE and THE LIES OF SPIES . See the individual books for reader reviews of the stories destined to keep you reading late into the night.
"Achilles is my new Mitch Rapp." —Robert Getty
"Reads like a Reacher novel with a little Ludlum and Flynn mixed in.” —Jeff Bowden
"My first thought was a new Jack Reacher—only better." —Lucia O'Brien
"Think of Tim Tigner as Tom Clancy without the filler." —Larry Nesbit
"Every bit as spellbinding as David Baldacci." —Kathryn Grady
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PUSHING BRILLIANCE
He didn’t do it.
He really didn't.
But proving it,
will be a killer.
Imagine Harrison Ford's THE FUGITIVE meets Tom Clancy's HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER.
Framed for murder and on the run, former Olympic biathlete Kyle Achilles is also in the crosshairs of assassins' guns. Why? He has no idea. He's fighting blind against two master strategists and one extraordinary invention--known as Brillyanc.
Achilles' only ally is the other prime suspect, a beautiful Russian mathematician who is either the best or worst person to ever enter his life. Katya was engaged to Achilles' brother -- before he died.
Chasing clues while dodging bullets, Achilles and Katya race around the globe, uncovering a conspiracy conceived in Moscow, born in Silicon Valley, and destined to demolish both the White House and the Kremlin. Along the way a lost soul finds purpose, a broken heart confronts forbidden love, and America gains a new hero.
Packed with heart-stopping surprises, paced by razor-sharp plotting, and populated with richly rendered characters, Pushing Brilliance will leave you breathless and longing for more.
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THE LIES OF SPIES
The American president sent him...
The Russian president caught him...
The free world is counting on him...
But he doesn't remember.
Imagine Robert Ludlum’s THE BOURNE IDENTITY meets Lee Child’s PERSONAL.
Journey beneath the diplomatic veneer of international politics and beyond the reach of conventional military operations into the epicenter of clandestine affairs — where diplomats dance and spies collide in wars that never make the news.
For the next step in its expansionist agenda, the Kremlin devises a covert coup far more devastating than Bin Laden’s most dangerous dream. With the American economy in his crosshairs, Russian President Vladimir Korovin picks suitable pawns and pulls sizable levers, initiating the boldest gambit the world has ever seen.
Halfway around the world, the White House develops a plan for derailing Russian aggression. A way-off-the-books, high-risk, high-reward plan. American President William Silver identifies the perfect person for his impossible former CIA operative Kyle Achilles.
With their plans in place and their spies undercover, each president is confident that he has outplayed the other — until everything goes wrong.
The Lies of Spies will keep you guessing from first page to last with the suspenseful twists and unpredictable turns readers expect from Tim Tigner. Don’t pick it up at night if you plan to work in the morning.
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Amazon named Tim Tigner an All-Star Author in December, 2017 and every month since for being one of the most popular authors in Kindle Unlimited.
His books are recommended for fans of David Baldacci, Lee Child, Tom Clancy, Nelson DeMille, Vince Flynn, Mark Greaney, Gregg Hurwitz, Robert Ludlum, John Sandford, Daniel Silva, Brad Taylor, Brad Thor, and Dan Brown.
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Includes Amazon #1 Bestsellers PUSHING BRILLIANCE and THE LIES OF SPIES . See the individual books for reader reviews of the stories destined to keep you reading late into the night.
"Achilles is my new Mitch Rapp." —Robert Getty
"Reads like a Reacher novel with a little Ludlum and Flynn mixed in.” —Jeff Bowden
"My first thought was a new Jack Reacher—only better." —Lucia O'Brien
"Think of Tim Tigner as Tom Clancy without the filler." —Larry Nesbit
"Every bit as spellbinding as David Baldacci." —Kathryn Grady
_______________________________________
PUSHING BRILLIANCE
He didn’t do it.
He really didn't.
But proving it,
will be a killer.
Imagine Harrison Ford's THE FUGITIVE meets Tom Clancy's HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER.
Framed for murder and on the run, former Olympic biathlete Kyle Achilles is also in the crosshairs of assassins' guns. Why? He has no idea. He's fighting blind against two master strategists and one extraordinary invention--known as Brillyanc.
Achilles' only ally is the other prime suspect, a beautiful Russian mathematician who is either the best or worst person to ever enter his life. Katya was engaged to Achilles' brother -- before he died.
Chasing clues while dodging bullets, Achilles and Katya race around the globe, uncovering a conspiracy conceived in Moscow, born in Silicon Valley, and destined to demolish both the White House and the Kremlin. Along the way a lost soul finds purpose, a broken heart confronts forbidden love, and America gains a new hero.
Packed with heart-stopping surprises, paced by razor-sharp plotting, and populated with richly rendered characters, Pushing Brilliance will leave you breathless and longing for more.
________________________________________
THE LIES OF SPIES
The American president sent him...
The Russian president caught him...
The free world is counting on him...
But he doesn't remember.
Imagine Robert Ludlum’s THE BOURNE IDENTITY meets Lee Child’s PERSONAL.
Journey beneath the diplomatic veneer of international politics and beyond the reach of conventional military operations into the epicenter of clandestine affairs — where diplomats dance and spies collide in wars that never make the news.
For the next step in its expansionist agenda, the Kremlin devises a covert coup far more devastating than Bin Laden’s most dangerous dream. With the American economy in his crosshairs, Russian President Vladimir Korovin picks suitable pawns and pulls sizable levers, initiating the boldest gambit the world has ever seen.
Halfway around the world, the White House develops a plan for derailing Russian aggression. A way-off-the-books, high-risk, high-reward plan. American President William Silver identifies the perfect person for his impossible former CIA operative Kyle Achilles.
With their plans in place and their spies undercover, each president is confident that he has outplayed the other — until everything goes wrong.
The Lies of Spies will keep you guessing from first page to last with the suspenseful twists and unpredictable turns readers expect from Tim Tigner. Don’t pick it up at night if you plan to work in the morning.
_______________________________________
Amazon named Tim Tigner an All-Star Author in December, 2017 and every month since for being one of the most popular authors in Kindle Unlimited.
His books are recommended for fans of David Baldacci, Lee Child, Tom Clancy, Nelson DeMille, Vince Flynn, Mark Greaney, Gregg Hurwitz, Robert Ludlum, John Sandford, Daniel Silva, Brad Taylor, Brad Thor, and Dan Brown.
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About the author
Tim Tigner
23 books1,043 followersTim began his career in Soviet Counterintelligence with the US Army Special Forces, the Green Berets. That was back in the Cold War days when, “We learned Russian so you didn't have to,” something he did at the Presidio of Monterey alongside Recon Marines and Navy SEALs.
With the fall of the Berlin Wall, Tim switched from espionage to arbitrage. Armed with a Wharton MBA rather than a Colt M16, he moved to Moscow in the midst of Perestroika. There, he led prominent multinational medical companies, worked with cosmonauts on the MIR Space Station (from Earth, alas), chaired the Association of International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, and helped write Russia’s first law on healthcare.
Moving to Brussels during the formation of the EU, Tim ran Europe, Middle East, and Africa for a Johnson & Johnson company and traveled like a character in a Robert Ludlum novel. He eventually landed in Silicon Valley, where he launched new medical technologies as a startup CEO.
In his free time, Tim has climbed the peaks of Mount Olympus, went hang gliding from the cliffs of Rio de Janeiro, and ballooned over Belgium. He earned scuba certification in Turkey, learned to ski in Slovenia, and ran the Serengeti with a Maasai warrior. He acted on stage in Portugal, taught negotiations in Germany, and chaired a healthcare conference in Holland. Tim studied psychology in France, radiology in England, and philosophy in Greece. He has enjoyed ballet at the Bolshoi, the opera on Lake Como, and the symphony in Vienna. He’s been a marathoner, paratrooper, triathlete, and yogi.
Intent on combining his creativity with his experience, Tim began writing thrillers in 1996 from an apartment overlooking Moscow’s Gorky Park. Twenty years later, his passion for creative writing continues to grow every day. His home office now overlooks a vineyard in Northern California.
Tim grew up in the Midwest, and graduated from Hanover College with a BA in Philosophy and Mathematics. After military service and work as a financial analyst and foreign-exchange trader, he earned an MBA in Finance and an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.
Thank you for taking the time to read about the author. Tim loves to correspond with readers like you. You are welcome to reach him through Goodreads or directly at timtigner.com/contact
With the fall of the Berlin Wall, Tim switched from espionage to arbitrage. Armed with a Wharton MBA rather than a Colt M16, he moved to Moscow in the midst of Perestroika. There, he led prominent multinational medical companies, worked with cosmonauts on the MIR Space Station (from Earth, alas), chaired the Association of International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, and helped write Russia’s first law on healthcare.
Moving to Brussels during the formation of the EU, Tim ran Europe, Middle East, and Africa for a Johnson & Johnson company and traveled like a character in a Robert Ludlum novel. He eventually landed in Silicon Valley, where he launched new medical technologies as a startup CEO.
In his free time, Tim has climbed the peaks of Mount Olympus, went hang gliding from the cliffs of Rio de Janeiro, and ballooned over Belgium. He earned scuba certification in Turkey, learned to ski in Slovenia, and ran the Serengeti with a Maasai warrior. He acted on stage in Portugal, taught negotiations in Germany, and chaired a healthcare conference in Holland. Tim studied psychology in France, radiology in England, and philosophy in Greece. He has enjoyed ballet at the Bolshoi, the opera on Lake Como, and the symphony in Vienna. He’s been a marathoner, paratrooper, triathlete, and yogi.
Intent on combining his creativity with his experience, Tim began writing thrillers in 1996 from an apartment overlooking Moscow’s Gorky Park. Twenty years later, his passion for creative writing continues to grow every day. His home office now overlooks a vineyard in Northern California.
Tim grew up in the Midwest, and graduated from Hanover College with a BA in Philosophy and Mathematics. After military service and work as a financial analyst and foreign-exchange trader, he earned an MBA in Finance and an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.
Thank you for taking the time to read about the author. Tim loves to correspond with readers like you. You are welcome to reach him through Goodreads or directly at timtigner.com/contact
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December 8, 2018
PUSHING BRILLIANCE
WOW! This was the last Tigner novel for me left unread. So I REALLY tried to drag it out for as long as possible. But if you really like a fast-paced plot, interesting techno thrillers, with a kick-ass protagonist, it is VERY HARD to not just sit down and read it in 1-2 days. Tigner's military background as a Special Forces -trained specialist well versed in Russian and Soviet counter-intelligence, and his civilian experience working in the post-Soviet Moscow with prominent multinational medical companies, and finally extensive experience working in silicon-valley as a CEO of a start-up launching new medical technologies is ALL evident in a most skilled plot with fascinatingly possible medical technologies and targeted bio-weapons. Like any good movie hero, the protagonist is bigger than life, and the "bad guys" are very evil. The personal combat series are very believable for a "not-too-old" CIA-trained biathlete. As someone who has written non-fiction medical books, I am frustrated by reviews who complain about "small print." Tigner I am confident has NOTHING to do with the selection of the cover-art nor the size of the text. I agree with thoughtful comparisons of Kyle Achilles with Brad Thor's Scot Harvath, and Steve Berry's Cotton Malone, Nelson DeMille's John Corey, and Brian Haig's Sean Drummond. Tim Tigner is "Brillyan(t)". Can't wait to see the movie. Also would really like to hear this as an AudioBook with either Dick Hill or Scott Brick. (less)
LIES OF SPIES
WOW! Tim Tigner just keeps getting better and better. And the fact that the author is a Special Forcesw trained Soviet Counterintellengence "expert" make the current geopolitical situation appropriate foundation for an white-knuckle military techno-thriller whose plot COULD be taken from current headlines. Tigner certainly does know how to pace his plot and develop his characters. This book is very hard to put down. Indeed I was fortunate to be "on vacation" in the Rocky Mountains and had the luxury of finishing this book in just two days. This book has it ALL! Spies, counter-spies, espionage, moles, non-stop action, etc etc etc. The protagonist is appropriate named Kyle ACHILLES, a mildly flawed great hero with military training and experience as a biathlete, all BEFORE he became a free climber. I agree with other readers who feel that KYLE ACHILLES needs to be a movie star. The opnly question is who to play Kyle Achilles. This book and this auithor is recommended HIGHLY to all those readers who devour Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, and Brian Haig.
WOW! This was the last Tigner novel for me left unread. So I REALLY tried to drag it out for as long as possible. But if you really like a fast-paced plot, interesting techno thrillers, with a kick-ass protagonist, it is VERY HARD to not just sit down and read it in 1-2 days. Tigner's military background as a Special Forces -trained specialist well versed in Russian and Soviet counter-intelligence, and his civilian experience working in the post-Soviet Moscow with prominent multinational medical companies, and finally extensive experience working in silicon-valley as a CEO of a start-up launching new medical technologies is ALL evident in a most skilled plot with fascinatingly possible medical technologies and targeted bio-weapons. Like any good movie hero, the protagonist is bigger than life, and the "bad guys" are very evil. The personal combat series are very believable for a "not-too-old" CIA-trained biathlete. As someone who has written non-fiction medical books, I am frustrated by reviews who complain about "small print." Tigner I am confident has NOTHING to do with the selection of the cover-art nor the size of the text. I agree with thoughtful comparisons of Kyle Achilles with Brad Thor's Scot Harvath, and Steve Berry's Cotton Malone, Nelson DeMille's John Corey, and Brian Haig's Sean Drummond. Tim Tigner is "Brillyan(t)". Can't wait to see the movie. Also would really like to hear this as an AudioBook with either Dick Hill or Scott Brick. (less)
LIES OF SPIES
WOW! Tim Tigner just keeps getting better and better. And the fact that the author is a Special Forcesw trained Soviet Counterintellengence "expert" make the current geopolitical situation appropriate foundation for an white-knuckle military techno-thriller whose plot COULD be taken from current headlines. Tigner certainly does know how to pace his plot and develop his characters. This book is very hard to put down. Indeed I was fortunate to be "on vacation" in the Rocky Mountains and had the luxury of finishing this book in just two days. This book has it ALL! Spies, counter-spies, espionage, moles, non-stop action, etc etc etc. The protagonist is appropriate named Kyle ACHILLES, a mildly flawed great hero with military training and experience as a biathlete, all BEFORE he became a free climber. I agree with other readers who feel that KYLE ACHILLES needs to be a movie star. The opnly question is who to play Kyle Achilles. This book and this auithor is recommended HIGHLY to all those readers who devour Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, and Brian Haig.
December 8, 2018
Tim Tigner and his hero, Kyle Achilles - together the two are unstoppable
Tim Tigner writes the most thrilling books. He doesn't have a bad writing bone in his body. His hero, Kyle Achilles, is a true action hero; a modern man, tough as nails but with a good heart. I love reading about him and turn over the pages as if my life depended on it, instead of it being Kyle's life on the line.
I could wax lyrical for hours but why don't you just go and read Tim's books for yourself? Thrills, chills and spills guaranteed!
Tim Tigner writes the most thrilling books. He doesn't have a bad writing bone in his body. His hero, Kyle Achilles, is a true action hero; a modern man, tough as nails but with a good heart. I love reading about him and turn over the pages as if my life depended on it, instead of it being Kyle's life on the line.
I could wax lyrical for hours but why don't you just go and read Tim's books for yourself? Thrills, chills and spills guaranteed!
October 11, 2019
Excellent, un-put-down-able!
I read both books in a matter of three days, that's how excellent they were. There's everything you could wish for in a thriller, action, international intrigue, romance and even a little humor, plus very likeable protagonists. I am very picky about protagonists, I have to really like them in order to empathize with them and enjoy the story, so I was quite pleased with Kyle, Katya, Zoya and Max in The Lies of Spies. I am looking forward to my next Tim Tigner read.
I read both books in a matter of three days, that's how excellent they were. There's everything you could wish for in a thriller, action, international intrigue, romance and even a little humor, plus very likeable protagonists. I am very picky about protagonists, I have to really like them in order to empathize with them and enjoy the story, so I was quite pleased with Kyle, Katya, Zoya and Max in The Lies of Spies. I am looking forward to my next Tim Tigner read.
September 26, 2019
Eat your heart out, Mr. Bond
I hope there is a real life Achilles out there, protecting us. In the meantime, I have been hooked on Mr. Tigner's writing starting with Time. I am anticipating an exciting Fall as I follow more of Achille's adventures.
I hope there is a real life Achilles out there, protecting us. In the meantime, I have been hooked on Mr. Tigner's writing starting with Time. I am anticipating an exciting Fall as I follow more of Achille's adventures.
September 29, 2019
Good spy novels
Tigner is great at letting the reader inside the reasoning and responses of his characters rather than just describing the action. The story moves and there is plenty of action and plot twists.
Tigner is great at letting the reader inside the reasoning and responses of his characters rather than just describing the action. The story moves and there is plenty of action and plot twists.
October 9, 2019
Great Real Life Adventure!
I felt like I was traveling with Achilles! I loved the plot twists and turns! The romance, self control and restraint along with the discipline and athleticism Achilles exhibits is awe-inspiring!
I felt like I was traveling with Achilles! I loved the plot twists and turns! The romance, self control and restraint along with the discipline and athleticism Achilles exhibits is awe-inspiring!
January 4, 2020
Roller coaster ride!
This set of books kept me on the edge of my seat. Thrilling and believable stories to satisfy anyone burned out by so much of the drivel that is published these days. Looking forward to much more Kyle Achilles!
This set of books kept me on the edge of my seat. Thrilling and believable stories to satisfy anyone burned out by so much of the drivel that is published these days. Looking forward to much more Kyle Achilles!
June 25, 2020
Excellent books
I liked to read Tinger,s books from my previous reading of his book Price of time. He was new style of books that combined a futuristic and suspense stories in a very interesting way. This new series also is a page turning reading. A very enjoyable experience.
I liked to read Tinger,s books from my previous reading of his book Price of time. He was new style of books that combined a futuristic and suspense stories in a very interesting way. This new series also is a page turning reading. A very enjoyable experience.
November 10, 2020
Nice boxed set!
Two fantastic stories boxed together for your convenience. Both are fantastic reads and really get you engaged in the characters and stories. Fun and fantastic reads!
Two fantastic stories boxed together for your convenience. Both are fantastic reads and really get you engaged in the characters and stories. Fun and fantastic reads!
February 4, 2019
Engaging and good time
An easy read that is intriguing and suspenseful to keep you coming back for more. Great characters that keep you rooting for them to come out on top
An easy read that is intriguing and suspenseful to keep you coming back for more. Great characters that keep you rooting for them to come out on top
March 6, 2019
If you like action packed books, Tim Tigner won't let you down.
March 21, 2019
Well written with more than a few interesting turns. This was my 3rd read in the series. Thank the author for limiting the number of difficult to remember difficult Russian names.
April 15, 2019
Good espionage/political thriller. If in the mood for a high action fast paced storyline, this is one that's for you. Not easy to put down once you get started.
June 27, 2019
Fascinating
More than wild car chases and gun battles, the author takes his readers on exciting travels around the world with characters that become their new best friends.
More than wild car chases and gun battles, the author takes his readers on exciting travels around the world with characters that become their new best friends.
June 29, 2019
Excellent spy stories
Very improbable, but Tim Tigner makes them enjoyable. On to the next installment of the series. Enjoy and have fun reading
Very improbable, but Tim Tigner makes them enjoyable. On to the next installment of the series. Enjoy and have fun reading
September 14, 2019
Great book.
Great book I really liked all the twist and turns and the characters who were involved with this story. Great read hard to put down.
Great book I really liked all the twist and turns and the characters who were involved with this story. Great read hard to put down.
October 6, 2019
Great story
I enjoy a story that keeps me motivated and intrigued on what's going to happen next. If you enjoy action this is the way to go.
I enjoy a story that keeps me motivated and intrigued on what's going to happen next. If you enjoy action this is the way to go.
October 29, 2019
I like action books. Really liked the book 2
December 17, 2019
Fun read
Easy n entertaining. Fun to read. Straight to the point without over elaborating. Looking forward to the next in the series.
Easy n entertaining. Fun to read. Straight to the point without over elaborating. Looking forward to the next in the series.
January 25, 2020
Finished "Pushing Brilliance".
It was okay.
It was okay.
February 9, 2020
Great series.
This is the Second book in a series of 4 then feature Kyle Achilles. This is excellent story I was sorry that it ended. Looking forward to books 3 and 4
This is the Second book in a series of 4 then feature Kyle Achilles. This is excellent story I was sorry that it ended. Looking forward to books 3 and 4
November 25, 2020
Kyle Achilles is a terrific hero. His unique athletic prowess and analytical brain make his ability to prevail in desperate situations believable. Great suspense in a clean read.
April 10, 2022
Enjoyable, easy read, incredibly nice action scenes to keep reader on the edge od their... Bed? Pushing brilliance is quite similar in plot and character development to the price of time
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