by Mike Maden
Part of Jack Ryan Universe, book 30
First published 2021
Jack Ryan Jr is enjoying a vacation in Barcelona when he spots an old friend at a small café. Renee Moore appears surprised and irritated to see him, but they arrange to meet later. Minutes after Jack leaves, a suicide bomber destroys the café. Jack rushes back into the wreckage to help Renee, but she dies in his arms after whispering one word: "Sammler." Spanish Intelligence quickly calls off the suspicious police, adding another layer of mystery to the tragedy. The young Campus operative refuses to let his friend's death go unanswered. His investigation reveals that Renee harbored dangerous secrets that may have sealed her fate. As Jack digs deeper into the conspiracy behind the bombing, he uncovers a network of evil that stretches far beyond what one man can handle alone. His quest for vengeance will test every skill he possesses.
Genres: adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigation
Setting: Barcelona, Spain
Period: Contemporary
544 pages · Paperback · G.P. Putnam's Sons
Content warnings: violence