by Marc Cameron
Part of Jack Ryan Universe, book 33
First published 2021
President Jack Ryan faces a crisis unlike any military threat he has encountered. Patients across America are dying in hospitals and clinics when the medications they depend on prove to be worthless counterfeits. The fake drugs look identical to the real ones, making detection nearly impossible. Behind this deadly scheme stands a corrupt pharmaceutical billionaire who has spent millions funding radical groups to create chaos while he profits from suffering. The man's ultimate ambition extends far beyond money. He wants power, and Jack Ryan stands as the only obstacle in his path. The billionaire devises a shocking plan to eliminate the president by targeting his most vulnerable point. He will kidnap the First Lady. Ryan must navigate this personal nightmare while protecting millions of Americans from lethal counterfeit medicines flooding the market.
Genres: suspense, crime, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: America
Period: 21st-century
497 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons
Content warnings: violence