First published 2018
Tamer Elnoury works deep undercover for an elite FBI counterterrorism unit. After September 11, his mission became clear: gain the trust of terrorists planning mass casualty attacks. Speaking fluent Arabic and drawing on his Muslim American background, Elnoury embeds himself within a terror cell operating in North America. The terrorists he targets want maximum destruction in the most public venues possible. Every conversation must be recorded. Every relationship must be documented. Every piece of evidence must prove intent beyond doubt. Time runs short as the cell moves closer to executing their plans. Elnoury uses techniques as ancient as espionage itself: listen, learn, and gather proof. His double life puts him in constant danger. One mistake could expose him. One wrong word could end the operation. The federal government wages its global war on terror through agents like Elnoury, though few people know such operatives exist. His work requires him to write under a false name for ongoing security. This story reveals how one patriotic American uses his identity and skills to protect innocent lives.
Genres: crime, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: double-life, undercover
Setting: North America
Period: 21st-century
352 pages · Paperback · Corgi
Content warnings: violence