Part of John Wells, book 3
First published 2009
John Wells has endured years of brutal undercover missions in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The CIA operative suffers from sleepless nights and violent dreams, but his enemies won't allow him rest. Wells drives to work with his colleague and fiancee Jennifer Exley when traffic stops completely on both bridges leading into Washington. Wells suspects more than coincidence when he notices a red motorcycle weaving between the stalled cars toward them. The attack leaves several people dead or wounded, including Exley. Wells becomes a man driven by vengeance. The assault team proves to be Russian operatives, forcing Wells to pursue the conspiracy back to Russia itself. There he uncovers far more than a simple assassination attempt. A massive plot threatens consequences Wells can barely comprehend, and he has no way to know whether he can stop it in time. His recent years of hardship pale beside the deadly weeks ahead.
Genres: military-fiction, suspense, action, mystery-thriller, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, revenge, spy
Setting: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Russia, Washington
Period: 21st-century
418 pages · Hardcover · Putnam Adult
Content warnings: death, graphic-violence, violence