by Jeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews
Part of Jack Ryan Universe, book 40
First published 2024
President Jack Ryan faces a crisis of his own making when a careless comment suggests America won't defend Taiwan from Chinese aggression. The slip happens during what should be routine remarks, but Ryan's words carry weight that can shift global power. Communist China on the mainland interprets his statement as weakness, seeing an opening to move against the island democracy. Ryan knows he must protect Taiwan's independence, but he also refuses to let his verbal mistake drag thousands of American service members into deadly conflict. The president works to contain the damage while navigating the razor's edge between diplomacy and war. Ryan's challenge becomes preventing his single misspoken phrase from escalating into the very bloodshed he seeks to avoid. The fate of Taiwan hangs in the balance as Ryan struggles to correct course without appearing weak or reckless.
Genres: american-fiction, thriller, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: China, Taiwan, United States
Period: 21st-century
506 pages · Kindle Edition · G.P. Putnam's Sons