First published 2006
The Middle East stands on the brink of nuclear catastrophe. A coup has finally overthrown Saudi Arabia's ruling sheiks, replacing them with a reform-minded but unstable government. The scent of oil draws scorpions from Washington and other world capitals, each seeking to exploit the chaos and redraw the region's map. But their plans don't align, though some architects believe they do. Secret agendas collide with sick ambitions as intelligence failures mount. Catastrophic mistakes accumulate like falling dominoes. Even a dedicated group of individuals cannot stop the madness that threatens to engulf not just the Middle East and United States, but spread across Asia and beyond. Internal divisions tear at governments while the specter of nuclear conflict looms larger. Clarke crafts a geopolitical thriller that feels authentic in its portrayal of how quickly regional instability can spiral into global war.
Genres: suspense, contemporary, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: colliding-ambitions, secret-agendas
Setting: Middle East, Saudi Arabia, United States, Asia
Period: Contemporary
250 pages · Paperback · Vizja Press&IT
Content warnings: violence