The Onion Files: Recent Episodes
Val Pattee
In this podiobook: Former NATO intelligence chief writes cyberterrorism spy thriller -- Major General Val Pattee's novel lauded as compelling and a "tutorial for homeland security personnel". Suppose al-Qaeda had a second, potentially more devastating attack planned in 2001. How would it be thwarted? "The Onion Files" is a spy thriller differing from all previous novels in one very important aspect: author Val Pattee was one of the Western world's top spy masters. Serving as chief of intelligence for NATO in Europe during periods of Cold War-era terrorism, he worked with the heads of intelligence for sixteen member nations, and conferred with his Soviet and Red Chinese counterparts.Although "The Onion Files" is fiction, Pattee infuses the action with a realism of people and places only an insider could deliver. The title refers to an ingenious and diabolical plot by al‑Qaeda to devastate vast areas of the United States soon after the 9/11 attacks. Pattee introduces readers to protagonists Jim and Mark Buchan, who work with the US Central Intelligence Agency and Russian counter-terrorism units in a fast-paced hunt across three continents to halt a computer virus and its brilliant creator.
The world watches in horror. The author, Major General Val Pattee, reads Chapter 9 of The Onion Files.
Disaster is a done deal. The author, Major General Val Pattee, reads Chapter 8 of The Onion Files.
9/11 and The Onion are hatched. The author, Major General Val Pattee, reads Chapter 7 of The Onion Files.
Kazim and bin Laden join forces. The author, Major General Val Pattee, reads Chapter 6 of The Onion Files.
Dave, the mark, takes the bait. The author, Major General Val Pattee, reads Chapter 5 of The Onion Files.
Two laser-guided smart bombs find their mark. The author, Major General Val Pattee, reads Chapter 4 of The Onion Files.
Jim’s career as a spy gets an early boost. The author, Major General Val Pattee, reads Chapter 3 of The Onion Files.
Jim and Mark Buchan catch the scent. The author, Major General Val Pattee, reads Chapter 2 of The Onion Files.
Osama bin Laden declares jihad. Mark takes up the challenge. The author, Major General Val Pattee, reads Chapter 1 of The Onion Files.
Prologue - A Wall of Water Smashes Through an Idyllic New Hampshire Town. Read by author Major General Val Pattee