First published 2020
Milo Weaver thought he had escaped the world of CIA assassins known as Tourists. The reluctant agent hides in Western Sahara, trying to leave his past behind. A young CIA analyst tracks him down to ask about suspicious deaths and terrorist communications tied to his name. Their meeting takes a deadly turn when a new breed of Tourists arrives with orders to kill them both. Milo and the analyst flee across the desert as enemies close in from all sides. During their escape, Milo recounts his history in the intelligence world, revealing connections to colleagues and adversaries from his past. The young analyst struggles to separate truth from deception in Milo's stories. He also questions whether either of them will survive long enough for the truth to matter. This deadly game forces both men to confront what loyalty means when survival is at stake.
Genres: adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Western Sahara
Period: 21st-century
384 pages · Hardcover · Minotaur Books
Content warnings: violence