Books like Dead Heat by Joel C. Rosenberg

The story unfolds amid a volatile global climate: soaring oil prices, an emerging dictator in Iraq, escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, and North Korea’s looming threat. Israel pushes forward with the construction of the Third Temple in Jerusalem, heightening regional unrest. As American President James MacPherson approaches the end of his second term, the race for his successor heats into the most contested presidential election in recent history. With the campaign narrowing to a dead heat, the Secret Service uncovers a devastating terrorist plot aimed at assassinating one of the leading candidates—though who the target is remains a chilling mystery. The plot raises urgent questions about national security and the United States’ role in shaping world events during what many fear could be the last days of peaceful global order. Joel C. Rosenberg’s novel combines suspense, thriller elements, and political intrigue, inviting readers to ponder a frightening vision of the near future while exploring questions of leadership, faith, and survival on a world stage ready to explode.

First publish date: 2008