First published 2017
Television correspondent Alix Phillips thrives on danger as she reports from riot zones in America and protest-filled streets of Tehran. Working with cameraman Ben Chapman, a former Navy SEAL who keeps his past private, Alix tackles her most explosive assignment yet. She must investigate serious corruption allegations against Vice President Tony Clark. Her investigation leads to Olympia Foster, the withdrawn widow of a beloved senator who was assassinated before he could run for president. Clark once wanted to marry Olympia and now serves as her emotional support and protector. As Alix digs deeper into the story, federal agents begin tracking her moves. Anonymous threats follow. The stakes climb higher in what becomes a perilous game of cat and mouse. Alix relies on Ben's military expertise more than ever as they discover their opponent is far more dangerous than either anticipated. Steel weaves together themes of political ambition, personal loyalty, and the price of seeking truth in a world where powerful people will kill to protect their secrets.
Genres: suspense, contemporary, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: America, Iran, Tehran
Period: 21st-century
320 pages · Hardcover · Delacorte Press
Content warnings: violence