by Tom Clancy
Part of Jack Ryan
First published 2020
President Jack Ryan receives disturbing news. His old college friend Father Pat West has been arrested in Indonesia on blasphemy charges. The Jesuit priest left his comfortable Georgetown position to serve the poor, but now faces imprisonment or worse. Ryan knows his friend is innocent, yet he cannot act officially against the Indonesian government. He turns to the Campus, his covert operations team, to uncover who is orchestrating the frame-up. The mission becomes more urgent when Ryan discovers a cryptic text message on his private phone. Father West has managed to send a warning about an imminent attack on America. Ryan must navigate diplomatic constraints while his operatives work to expose the conspiracy. Time runs short as the president confronts a dual crisis that threatens both his closest friendship and his nation's security. Ryan has faced many challenges in office, but none have left him feeling so powerless against the forces arrayed against him.
Genres: adventure, contemporary, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: Georgetown, Indonesia
Period: Contemporary
544 pages · Paperback · G.P. Putnam's Sons