by Kyle Mills
First published 2010
Matt Egan needs his old friend for a dangerous mission. Salam Al Fayed, known as Fade, is perfect for undercover work in the Middle East. The ex-Navy SEAL speaks perfect Arabic and knows how to blend in. But Fade carries a bullet near his spine from a previous operation. The government refused to pay for surgery that might have saved him. Now he walks in constant pain and trusts no one in Washington, especially not Matt Egan, who he blames for his condition. When Homeland Security tries to force Fade back into service, he decides to fight back. Matt finds himself hunting his former best friend across the country. Fade knows all the same tactics Matt does, and he's willing to use them. The chase becomes personal as old wounds reopen and loyalties shatter. Matt must choose between his duty and his friendship before Fade's need for revenge destroys them both.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Middle East, United States
Period: Contemporary
320 pages · Kindle Edition · St. Martin's Press
Content warnings: violence