by Ted Bell
Part of Alexander Hawke, book 14
First published 2026
Lord Alexander Hawke must abandon his hunt for the elusive Warmonger when the Crown calls him to Russia on an urgent mission. He travels across Europe with Dr. Ariadne Silk, tasked with confronting his old enemy Vladimir Putin and retrieving a classified document that could destroy the British monarchy. Back in England, his ally Ambrose Congreve investigates what seems like a routine murder case, only to find himself pursued by Silence, a ruthless killer who may have Hawke in his crosshairs. As Hawke navigates the dangerous political landscape of Russia, he realizes he has walked into a trap. The Warmonger has orchestrated these events as part of a massive conspiracy to push the world toward global conflict and restore a dead empire. Hawke must survive Putin's machinations and outsmart the Warmonger's elaborate scheme before civilization itself hangs in the balance.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, suspense, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Europe, Russia, England
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
512 pages · Hardcover · Berkley
Content warnings: violence