by Tom Clancy
First published 2000
When a deadly strain of the smallpox virus is stolen from a secure lab, the world braces for a devastating global pandemic. Former Navy SEAL John Clark must race against the clock to track down the terrorists before they can launch a catastrophic bio-strike. With millions of lives at stake, Clark navigates a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, using all his skills and resources to uncover the plot and stop the unthinkable. In this pulse-pounding thriller, Tom Clancy delivers a chilling scenario that feels all too plausible, underscoring the fragility of our modern world.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, suspense, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: high-stakes, race-against-the-clock
453 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Penguin Books
Content warnings: violence