by Ted Bell
Part of Alexander Hawke, book 6
First published 2010
Alex Hawke receives an urgent briefing at MI6 headquarters. Intelligence suggests a coordinated attack on Britain's royal family is imminent. The British-American counterterrorism operative must identify the conspirators before they strike. Hawke follows leads across international borders, using his network of contacts and field expertise to uncover the assassination plot. Each clue reveals a more sophisticated operation than anticipated. The enemies possess resources and inside knowledge that make them particularly dangerous. Time runs short as Hawke pieces together the conspiracy's scope. He must anticipate the killers' next moves while staying ahead of their surveillance. The investigation demands all of Hawke's tactical skills and spy training. Royal lives hang in the balance as the plot reaches its final stages.
Genres: adventure, action, mystery-thriller, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: race-against-time, spy-thriller
Setting: Britain, MI6
Period: Contemporary
544 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow