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In '5th Horseman', Larry Collins (and Dominique Lapierre) presents a high‑stakes scenario: the White House receives a menacing message declaring that if Israel does not return Palestinian lands within 36 hours, a nuclear weapon will destroy New York. The situation demands absolute secrecy; any leaks could trigger the bomb. A Security Council meeting at the Pentagon must decide whether to negotiate, accept the blackmail, or inform the public. The novel delivers 36 hours of intense suspense, exploring political strategy, moral dilemmas, and the fragile balance of global power.
First publish date: January 1992
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Larry Collins
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