by Tom Clancy
Part of Jack Ryan Universe, book 3
First published 2001
A high-level assassination attempt in Russia leaves the unstable nation vulnerable. President Jack Ryan dispatches his top agents to Moscow, fearing the worst. Their suspicions are confirmed when they uncover a bold plan by ambitious forces in China to seize global dominance. If they succeed, the world as we know it will never be the same. Ryan must act quickly to thwart this potentially catastrophic power grab before it's too late.
Genres: adventure, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: Liberia, Moscow, Russia
Period: 21st-century
1028 pages · Hardcover · Putnam