by Brad Thor
Part of Scot Harvath, book 6
First published 2007
Scot Harvath wakes to discover that a ruthless killer has targeted the people he loves most. The covert counterterrorism operative faces a nightmare scenario as bodies pile up around him. The assassin operates with surgical precision and seems to know Harvath's every weakness. When the president commands him to step back from the case, Harvath ignores the order. He launches his own shadow investigation to track down the murderer and settle the score. His search uncovers disturbing evidence linking the attacks to former Guantanamo detainees who were quietly released from custody. The discovery forces Harvath to confront uncomfortable truths about the government agencies he has loyally served throughout his career. As he digs deeper into the conspiracy, he must decide how far he will go to protect those he cares about and whether his faith in the system can survive what he learns.
Genres: adventure, suspense, crime, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, government-conspiracy, shadow-investigation
Setting: Guantanamo Bay
416 pages · Hardcover · Atria Books
Content warnings: violence