by Brad Thor
Part of Scot Harvath, book 4
First published 2006
Scot Harvath's counterterrorism career lies in ruins. A calculating senator with presidential ambitions has destroyed his reputation and ended his service. But when terrorists uncover something deadly beneath an Alpine glacier, the president secretly calls Harvath back into action. The discovery changes everything: an ancient weapon once meant to destroy the Roman Empire now sits in the hands of a shadow organization bent on America's destruction. Harvath must cross Europe at breakneck speed, hunting down this ultimate tool of devastation before it can be unleashed. The stakes couldn't be higher. If he fails, the United States and the entire world will face catastrophe. Time runs short as enemies close in from all sides. Harvath battles not just for his country's survival, but for redemption from his own professional downfall.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, suspense, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, redemption
Setting: Alpine, Europe, Roman Empire, United States
Period: Ancient, Contemporary
608 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pocket Books
Content warnings: violence