Part of John Wells, book 2
First published 2008
John Wells returns from deep cover operations in Afghanistan to discover danger closer to home. A mole within the CIA works methodically to trigger a global conflict that could destroy millions of lives. Meanwhile, political upheaval in China sends shockwaves across international borders, destabilizing regions already on edge. Wells must navigate the treacherous world of intelligence agencies where allies become enemies and trust proves deadly. The former agent races against time as the traitor moves closer to igniting the fuse that will push nations toward devastating war. Wells faces his most personal mission yet, knowing that failure means watching the world burn while the real enemy hides in plain sight among those sworn to protect American interests.
Genres: military-fiction, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-allies, high-stakes, race-against-time
Setting: Afghanistan, China
Period: 21st-century
383 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam Penguin