Thriller fiction

Global suspense. High-stakes intelligence. Relentless momentum.

Thrillers by Philip L. Rettew, where geopolitics, terror, and human stakes collide.

International intrigue Ticking clock Intelligence tradecraft Multiple viewpoints
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Books

Casefiles in motion.

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The Kovalenko Secret

A missing nuclear device. A race across borders.

2023 - 424 pages - Nuclear, Intelligence, Countdown
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When the Moon Is Red

A public countdown to catastrophe and clues scattered worldwide.

2023 - 432 pages - Terror, Global, Countdown
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The Fresno Incident

A terrorist attack. A disappearance. A shadow network.

2012 - pages unknown - Suspense, Terror, Conspiracy

About

Philip L. Rettew

Philip L. Rettew is a 1967 Yale College graduate in psychology and philosophy with a master's in psychology from Temple University. A retired technical and financial market analyst with CMT certification, he writes high-stakes thrillers shaped in part by witnessing 9/11 in Manhattan. He is based in South Burlington, Vermont.

Interests include bridge, photography, cycling, road trips, and improvising music on a Steinway.

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Focus

  • International intrigue and intelligence networks
  • Countdown threats with global consequences
  • Multiple viewpoints that converge under pressure

Reviews

"A relentless pace with high-stakes tension and cinematic urgency."
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"Tightly wound suspense with global stakes and sharp detail."
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