by Ted Bell
Part of Alexander Hawke, book 11
First published 2020
Alex Hawke lies wounded in the Bahamas, his body bearing the scars of his latest battle. The British lord turned spy expects quiet recovery time, but the Queen herself shatters his peace with an urgent call. Her beloved grandson has vanished without trace. She knows only one detail about his disappearance: the young prince was last spotted at Dragonfire, an upscale nightclub. The club belongs to the Tang brothers, whose family legacy stretches back to World War II when their grandfather served as Chinese ambassador to America. Ambassador Tiger Tang once charmed President Roosevelt in the dark days following Pearl Harbor, but his true loyalties remained murky throughout the war years. Now his grandsons operate in the shadows of the Bahamas, and the missing prince may be caught in a conspiracy that began nearly a century ago. Hawke must navigate family secrets, international intrigue, and his own physical limitations to locate the royal heir before it's too late.
Genres: adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: conspiracy, missing-person
Setting: Bahamas, Dragonfire, China, America
Period: World War II, Present Day
416 pages · Kindle Edition · Berkley