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When a former CIA operative, John Wells, returns from a harrowing deployment in the Middle East, he is called back to Washington to probe a sudden surge of Taliban activity that could be linked to Asian intelligence services. Wells must navigate complex international espionage and the shadowy reach of al‑Qaeda to uncover the truth behind the threat.
The novel blends real‑world political intrigue with a tense spy thriller, highlighting the challenges of counterterrorism efforts in the post‑War on Terror era.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: Alex Berenson
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