by Marc Cameron
Part of Jack Ryan Universe, book 25
First published 2017
President Jack Ryan confronts an increasingly hostile Chinese government as global tensions escalate. Chinese President Zhao orchestrates a series of provocative incidents across the world: an assault on an African oil platform, a terrorist attack targeting an American destroyer, and the potential capture of a storm-battered U.S. spy vessel. These calculated moves appear designed to corner Ryan before crucial G20 negotiations. Meanwhile, a seemingly routine police stop in rural Texas uncovers a startling connection to a Chinese operative who possesses critical intelligence that could expose a larger conspiracy. John Clark leads the Campus team in a race against time to secure this vital information before it's too late. As the pieces of this international puzzle come together, Ryan must navigate limited options while suspecting that deeper machinations are at work behind the scenes.
Genres: adventure, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: Africa, China, Texas, United States
Period: Contemporary
582 pages · Hardcover · Penguin Publishing Group