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
Books
Casefiles in motion.
When the Moon Is Red
A public countdown to catastrophe and clues scattered worldwide.
The Fresno Incident
A terrorist attack. A disappearance. A shadow network.
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.
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."Placeholder review
"Tightly wound suspense with global stakes and sharp detail."Placeholder review
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