Spies in a Small Town

When Diane Smith and Zane Winston are murdered, no one could have foreseen the far-reaching consequences. Detective Gabriel St. John gets involved because of his relationship with Zanes wifean old friend from high school. Soon, his murder investigation turns into a case of international intrigue since the victims held a secret government contract. Gabe is just a small-town cop and veteran of the 101st Airborne Division. He served in the bloodbath of D-Day and grew up at the hands of an abusive, drunken dad. Is he ready to go up against the CIA? Well, hes about to find out since Diane and Zane were apparently only small fish in this string of assassinations. The true target is a scientist named Victor Marchenko.The CIA will stop at nothing to have Marchenko killed.. Gabe could stand aside and let the big boys fight it out, but it irks him that an old scientist is about to be murdered and he doesnt know why. Spies from all sides get involved, and it appears that Gabe has more women than clues, but he will doggedly stay on Marchenkos trail to the bitter end.