First published 2015
New York Times foreign correspondent J.B. Collins receives disturbing intelligence from Syria. An ISIS splinter group may have seized chemical weapons stockpiles. Collins knows he must investigate these rumors personally, despite the obvious dangers. The stakes could not be higher. If the jihadist commander truly possesses weapons of mass destruction, who will be targeted? The United States remains a possibility. Israel faces constant threats. But other nations could also become victims. The American president plans to visit the region soon, creating additional security concerns. The timing could trigger catastrophic violence. Two Arab governments already battle terrorist forces attempting to overthrow them. Iraq struggles against insurgent attacks. Syria remains locked in civil war. Collins races against time to verify the truth about these chemical weapons. The terrorist organization has already marked two targets for destruction. Now they prepare to strike a third victim. Collins must expose their plan before they achieve their genocidal ambitions.
Genres: adventure, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism, race-against-time
Setting: Syria, United States, Israel
Period: 21st-century
450 pages · Hardcover · Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Content warnings: violence