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Family, Secrets, and Sacrifice: The Emotional Core of Leavitt’s Spy Thriller

 


Spy novels often lean on explosions and car chases to keep readers hooked. B.W. Leavitt’s How to Train a Spy takes a different route. It delivers adrenaline, sure, but it also explores the quieter, more devastating parts of espionage, the sacrifices made when a family man agrees to vanish for the “greater good.”

Brian Lewis never planned on disappearing for two years. A retired Army Sergeant, he thought his days of serving were over. That changes the night two agents approach him with a classified mission and a life-altering choice. What follows isn’t just about weapons training and undercover operations. It’s about watching Brian wrestle with what it means to abandon his family. Before he leaves, he plans a vacation, spending quiet days with his wife and kids while knowing he won’t be there for birthdays, milestones, or even the little everyday moments. It’s a gut-punch one that lingers long after you close the book. Leavitt does something rare in the spy genre: he balances high-stakes action with
raw emotional depth. The story travels from hidden government facilities to hostile
foreign territories, but the strongest scenes are often those in which Brian reflects
on home. Released by Callaghan Publications in May 2025, How to Train a Spy is available in Kindle and paperback editions. The Kindle version is lightweight (501 KB) but
packs a heavy emotional punch. This isn’t your typical spy fantasy. It’s about loyalty, identity, and how far someone will go when the lines between duty and family blur.

Available now on Amazon worldwide

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Author: Bruce Leavitt
Amazon: How To Train A Spy
Website: http://bwleavitt.com
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