Synopses & Reviews
John Wells returns forand#160;anotherand#160;deadly mission from New York Times bestselling author Alex Berenson...
In an Istanbul hotel, a deep source warns a CIA agent that Iran intends to kill a CIA station chief. Quickly, John Wells is called in to investigate, but before he can get far, the tip comes true. Which means that the next warning the source gives will be taken very seriously indeed. And itand#8217;s a big one.
A radioactive one.
As the threat level jumps and the government mobilizes, Wells must figure out whatand#8217;s really going on. From a drug lordand#8217;s mansion in Guatemala to a secret plastic surgery center in Thailand to the slums of Istanbul, Wells uses every skill he hasand#151;including his ability to go undercover in the Arab worldand#151;to chase down leads. But the enemy he faces is equally determined. And soon he may be too late to pull the United States back from the brink of warand#133;
Review
and#8220;An intelligent thriller of the first order; an exciting, satisfying, and rewarding read.and#8221; and#8212;
Minneapolis Star Tribune and#8220;[A] volcanic shocker.and#8221;and#8212;Library Journal
and#8220;Wells is a fine character who will likely propel Berensonand#8217;s thrillers to success for some time to come.and#8221;and#8212;Chicago Sun-Times
About the Author
As a reporter for The New York Times, Alex Berenson covered topics ranging from the occupation of Iraq to the flooding of New Orleans to the financial crimes of Bernie Madoff. His previous novels include The Faithful Spy, winner of a 2007 Edgarand#174; Award, The Ghost War, The Silent Man, The Midnight House, The Secret Soldier, The Shadow Patrol, and The Night Ranger. He lives in Garrison, New York.