⭐⭐⭐⭐ James R. Hannibal’s The Gryphon Heist blends espionage, high-tech intrigue, and classic caper energy into a fast-moving thriller. Rookie CIA officer Talia Inger expects an elite assignment but instead lands in an overlooked Eastern European post, where she must rely on Adam Tyler, a charming thief whose motives are anything but clear. Hannibal’s background as a former U.S. Air Force stealth bomber pilot comes through in the convincing aviation and operational details. There is plenty of international action and intrigue as Talia’s team pursues an ambitious target: a seemingly unreachable airborne data vault. Clever twists, shifting loyalties, and entertaining team-building scenes give the novel a strong Mission: Impossible feel. […]