It started as a plan to bring the Communist Party back to power in Moscow. It turned into an act of vengeance by a former Colonel of the KGB to rid himself of a long time thorn in his side: Joshua McGowan.

Josh must fly from Baltimore across the Pacific to a remote spot only miles off the Russian coast to rescue a young woman, once a Kremlin pawn of the Colonel's and the key to his newest plan. She, however, has her own plan and won't let anyone get in her way, not even Joshua McGowan.

To stop the next Cold War, Josh must decide what is right and who must die before he kills the wrong person, or is killed himself.

REVIEWS

"Josh McGowan is a hero everyone will love. He is handsome, unaware of his appeal, has a moral code that is beyond most people's ken, and refuses to quit. A great start for Mr. Allen!"
-- Shelley Glodowski, Bookwatch Magazine

"If you like your books to open up like a blockbuster movie with almost thirty pages of nonstop car chase, boat chase, plane chase, superman fist fights, foot chases, gun fights, etc, then Jack Allen's "Change of Heart" is for you."
-- Joan Albarella, author of "Agenda For Murder" and "Called to Kill" from Rising Tide Press

"This is an old fashioned spy thriller with all the appropriate parts - evil master spies, beautiful women, a true hearted hero, and all the epic action and violence that a reader could ever ask for."
-- Marc Ruby, Amazon.com's Top 100 Reviewers

"An action packed thriller, "Change of Heart" keeps the heart pounding rapidly and keeps the pages turning swiftly.
-- Cindy Penn, Senior Editor, Wordweaving.com

Mr. Allen's book is full of vivid, thrilling, and edge-of-your-seat writing ... I loved reading every page."
-- Jennifer LB Leese, ASTORYWEAVER'S Book Reviews

"This should be a movie! I can see it all in my head."
-- Amberlee Batchelor

"I was surprised at how much I did like it. I am not into this kind of fiction but it is very well done."
-- Michael R. Mennenga, sci-fi/fantasy author and host of "The Dragon Page"

"If you are a fan of spy novels or action flicks, take Allen's "Change of Heart" out for a spin. But be careful; on Allen's roadways, the rules tend to disappear."
-- Jonathan Lyons, author of "Burn"

"Change of Heart" left me anxious to come straight home from work and lock my doors so I could continue the adventure. Josh McGowan Rocks!"
-- Fan on Barnes & Noble website

"Jack Allen's talent for telling a hard-paced, first-class action tale is evident on every page of this novel of the spy who just wants to do his job ... As for Mr. Allen's plot, it has more twists and turns than a country road, with success always dangling just out of reach ..."
-- Elizabeth K. Burton, The Blue Iris Journal

"This is workingman's spy fiction, make no mistake about it. At that level, it works, and in that regard, it's a quantum step above the ordinary."
-- Steve Lewis, Bookseller, Newington, Connecticut

"I must say I enjoyed it ... I think the British and Irish audience would like it too, full of action, yet a strong story line ... The surprise for me was that my wife liked the book too, she doesn't normally go for the action books."
-- Kevin Green, Managing Director, Worthy Words Ltd

"Change of Heart", by Jack Allen, is a non-stop thrill ride you can recommend to anyone who loves a well-crafted action novel. No "boring parts" here at all!"
-- Rita Moran, Apple Valley Books, Winthrop, Maine

"Josh McGowan is a very interesting character that the reader easily likes. A man of thought and action, his brains and training bring him though all of the sticky situations he finds himself in."
-- Conan Tigard, BookBrowser.com

"Move over John LeCarré, budding author Jack Allen might give you a run for your money ... This is a pretty wild tale that will entertain all who enjoy espionage ... Jack Allen has made me a convert to action-packed spy thrillers."
-- Betty Howard, The Bloomsbury Review and paralegal for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office

"Allen's debut novel is not a simple, average spy thriller; it features complex plotting, double-crossing politicians, sneaky operatives, a major threat to international security and an explosive conclusion."
-- Ray Walsh, Lansing State Journal

"Change of Heart" truly surprised this reader ... From the start, I was drawn into the fast action and held riveted from one dilemma to the next. Josh is a fascinating hero, tough as nails, a little sexy, and determined to do things his way."
-- Tracy Farnsworth, The Mysterious Corner

"Allen's carefully planned and certainly human portrayal of McGowan moves this hero smoothly through whatever situations he must face ... A bright new talent on the Suspense Thriller scene, Jack Allen leaves his readers wanting more."
-- Jan McDaniel, author of "An American Wake" and "By Train At Night", Henri Butler Press

"Change of Heart" is heart stopping action from the first page with many plot twists and subplots that takes the reader to other parts of the world. Josh McGowan is an old fashioned kind of hero who believes in getting the job done any way he can."
Reviewer's Choice, 5 Stars
-- Hattie Boyd, Scribes World Reviews

"Change of Heart" is an action filled espionage thriller with very believable characters and non-stop action moving rapidly from Russia to Japan then back to Russia ending with a final, and somewhat surprising, confrontation in the Kremlin itself, while the future of the Soviet Union hangs in the balance. A must read for lovers of spy mysteries."
-- Marge Robbins, Assistant Reviews Coordinator

"Jack Allen's intriguing spy thriller gets the pulse throbbing almost from the start and doesn't let it stop until the final, surprising twist in the end. Readers will delight and stay with Josh, the appealing and delightfully maddening protagonist who takes us all on the East-West ride of our lives."
-- Jan Pierson, author "The Carson Kids Series"