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In "The Lion's Game," ex‑police detective John Corey is thrust into his most challenging case yet. His target, a young Arab dubbed "The Lion," is intent on revenge for the American pilots who bombed Libya and killed his family. With the federal task force stumped, Corey must race against time, navigating unrelenting suspense and unexpected twists to capture the world’s most dangerous terrorist before he can finish his deadly crusade.
First publish date: January 2, 2003
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: Nelson De Mille
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