by Brad Thor
Part of Scot Harvath, book 2
First published 2003
Secret Service agent Scot Harvath faces his worst nightmare when conspirators target the president for abduction. The attack fails, but the perpetrators vanish into the shadows. Harvath must track down every lead to find those responsible before they strike again. His investigation reveals connections to one of the world's most dangerous terrorists, a man whose identity remains hidden. The only person who has seen this elusive figure and lived is a woman who survived a hijacking. Harvath needs her help to identify the threat, but involving a civilian puts both their lives at risk. As the trail grows hotter, Harvath realizes the conspiracy runs deeper than anyone imagined. The terrorists have resources, connections, and a ruthless determination that matches his own. With time running out and the president still in danger, Harvath must decide how far he will go to protect his country and the people he has sworn to serve.
Genres: adventure, suspense, mystery, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigation, race-against-time
Setting: United States
Period: 21st-century
503 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pocket Star
Content warnings: violence