Books like State of the Union by Brad Thor

In "State of the Union," Brad Thor thrusts the U.S. into a crisis when a ruthless terrorist forces the presidency to act beyond diplomacy and conventional warfare. Harboring a terrifying blade against the nation’s life, the threat leaves the White House empty of options. The president summons Navy SEAL‑turned‑Secret Service agent Scot Harvath, a relentless operative who has survived the nation’s darkest nights. Together with Russian intelligence officer Alexandra Ivanova and a crack CIA paramilitary squad, Harvath must unravel a meticulously planned conspiracy that spans Washington, D.C.; Berlin; the Finnish coast; and the heart of Moscow. As the plot unfolds, Harvath confronts a shadow from America’s past—a menace more sinister and deadly than any he has faced before. The novel weaves a high‑stakes political thriller, exploring crises in Washington and the global stage, while following Harvath’s tireless pursuit of truth and security in a world where every decision carries life‑or‑death stakes.

First publish date: 2004