by Brad Thor
Part of Scot Harvath, book 17
First published 2018
Scot Harvath watches as diplomats across Europe fall victim to coordinated attacks by a mysterious organization. The strikes come with surgical precision, targeting key figures in multiple countries. Meanwhile, back in the United States, a foreign ally pressures American intelligence to reveal the identity of a deeply embedded covert asset. The two crises converge, creating the perfect conditions for international warfare. Harvath's mentor has been sidelined, forcing the counterterrorism operative into a leadership role he has always avoided. He must navigate treacherous political waters while hunting down the group behind the diplomatic assassinations. The stakes climb higher as Harvath realizes the attacks and the demand for the asset's identity are connected. He decides to abandon conventional protocols and create his own playbook. Harvath becomes more calculating and lethal as he works to prevent a global conflict that could reshape the world order.
Genres: thriller, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, mentor-protg
Setting: Europe, United States
Period: 21st-century
327 pages · Hardcover · Atria/Emily Bestler Books