by Stuart Woods
First published 2009
The vice president has died unexpectedly, and President Will Lee must find a replacement. What should be a straightforward political process becomes a nightmare of competing crises. One candidate for the position harbors dark secrets that could destroy Lee's administration. Meanwhile, a rogue CIA operative has turned against the government, targeting the first lady in a personal vendetta. As Lee navigates these domestic threats, an even deadlier crisis emerges overseas. Pakistan's nuclear capabilities have fallen into dangerous hands, creating an international emergency that demands immediate action. Lee must juggle the delicate politics of selecting a vice president while protecting his wife and preventing nuclear catastrophe. Each decision carries enormous consequences, and time is running out on multiple fronts. The president discovers that the enemies closest to home may pose the greatest threat of all.
Genres: suspense, thriller, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-drama
Setting: Pakistan
Period: 21st-century
304 pages · Hardcover · Putnam Adult