by Ted Bell
Part of Alexander Hawke, book 13
First published 2026
Lord Alexander Hawke returns to his Bermuda home after destroying an enemy outpost in Antarctica. He plans to spend quiet time with his family at Teakettle Cottage. Former Chief Inspector Ambrose Congreve shatters his peace with urgent news. King Charles has vanished from Balmoral Castle during his vacation. The disappearance comes days before a critical vote that could split the United Kingdom. The prime minister can hide the news for only 72 hours before Britain descends into chaos. Hawke must locate and rescue the monarch before the kingdom tears apart. The clock runs down as political crisis looms. Hawke faces his most dangerous mission yet with the fate of an entire nation depending on his success.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
Setting: Antarctica, Balmoral Castle, Bermuda, Teakettle Cottage, United Kingdom
Period: 21st-century
453 pages · Hardcover · Berkley