by Tom Clancy
Part of Jack Ryan, book 5
First published 1990
When Colombian drug lords assassinate a U.S. ambassador and FBI director, the government unleashes a covert response. But the operation spirals out of control as hidden agendas emerge and loyalties are betrayed. In the crosshairs: a ruthless cartel leader and the fate of two nations. In the balance: the lives of innocent civilians and the credibility of the United States. Only one man can untangle the web of deceit before it's too late.
Genres: adventure, suspense, crime, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, government-conspiracy
Setting: United States
656 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons
Content warnings: violence