First published 2024
Katie Ryan stares at intelligence reports that puzzle every analyst at the Office of Naval Intelligence. Russia's army crumbles from corruption, yet their navy funnels massive resources into a classified operation. While seasoned experts remain baffled, Katie inherits her father's gift for seeing connections others miss. She pieces together the truth: Russia prepares to deploy the Belgorod, a submarine carrying superweapons beneath the ocean's surface. Her discovery triggers an urgent hunt to locate this underwater threat before it can strike American shores. President Jack Ryan now faces a deadly chess match against Russian naval power, with his daughter's intelligence work providing the only advantage. The clock runs down as father and daughter work to prevent a devastating attack that could reshape the balance of global power. Katie proves that the Ryan family's strategic instincts span generations, while Jack confronts a crisis that tests both his presidential authority and paternal pride.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, suspense, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, family-drama, high-stakes
Setting: Russia, United States
Period: 21st-century
548 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons