by Brad Thor
Part of Scot Harvath, book 5
First published 2006
Manhattan becomes a prison island when terrorists destroy every bridge and tunnel on Independence Day. The bombing traps millions of people, but that was just the opening move. Elite Middle Eastern operatives now hunt through the wreckage and chaos, searching for one specific man who carries information both sides desperately need. The secret he holds could shift the balance of power in ways that reach far beyond the smoking ruins of New York's infrastructure. As the methodical search intensifies, the target realizes that escape from the island may be impossible, but surrendering the intelligence he possesses could prove even more catastrophic. The hunt becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse played out against the backdrop of a city under siege, where every street corner could hide an enemy and every decision carries life or death consequences.
Genres: adventure, suspense, crime, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, high-stakes
Setting: Manhattan, New York
Period: Independence Day
416 pages · Hardcover · Atria Simon & Schuster
Content warnings: violence