return to the covert world of espionage in the second book of the "onyx switchblade" series! dive into the pulse-pounding realm of cia tactical operations with thomas harrington iv - a man forged by british aristocracy, a seasoned ex-marine, and now a junior cia operative. despite his father's wishes for him to follow him into british intelligence, harrington has charted his own course in the shadowy world of american espionage.in "the pawn's shadow," the escalating russian military buildup on ukraine's border propels both the cia and mi-6 into overdrive. as the russian forces gather intelligence for their impending invasion, the ukrainian special security unit is determined to thwart their efforts in and around kyiv.as tension mounts across eastern europe, harrington and his elite team become prime targets of russian retaliation. their perilous missions through western europe heighten the stakes, putting the lives of team argos and their ukrainian allies on the line.experience a thrilling climax as the cia, mi-6, and ukrainian intelligence join forces in a high-stakes battle of wits and strategy. their coordinated actions will set the stage for a pivotal response that could alter the course of the impending conflict.