by Tom Clancy
Part of Jack Ryan, book 6
First published 2002
Decades of Middle East conflict could be resolved, but ruthless terrorists have a final, desperate card to play. One terrible act plunges the world into nuclear crisis, and the floundering U.S. president seems unable to cope. With the stakes higher than ever, Jack Ryan races to find a solution before the unthinkable becomes reality.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, suspense, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: high-stakes, race-against-time
Setting: Middle East, United States
912 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley