First published 2010
Paul Devereaux once directed Special Operations for the CIA until his superiors forced him into retirement. His methods were too brutal, his approach too uncompromising. Now someone wants him back. The global war against drug cartels has failed spectacularly. These criminal organizations wield billions of dollars and operate with impunity across continents. Traditional law enforcement cannot touch them. Devereaux receives an unprecedented offer. He can have any resources he requests. He can use any methods he deems necessary. No oversight, no restrictions, no accountability. The gloves are finally off in the fight against the most powerful criminal enterprises on earth. Devereaux begins his campaign with the full backing of shadowy forces who share his conviction that conventional warfare has proven useless. But as he escalates his operations, the cartels strike back with equal ruthlessness. The conflict spirals into something far more dangerous than anyone anticipated. Victory will demand sacrifices that may cost Devereaux everything he values.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, crime, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, redemption, sacrifices
364 pages · Hardcover · G. P. Putnam’s Sons
Content warnings: graphic-violence, violence