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by Jeffrey James Higgins (Author)
Terror strikes from inside America's own institutions, turning one agent's manhunt into a fight to save everything that matters.
FBI Special Agent Nathan Burke expected a routine prisoner transport. Instead, he finds an airplane full of corpses and his most wanted terrorism suspect gone without a trace. The investigation plunges him into an international manhunt for Imam Omar Yemeni, a man whose network runs deeper and deadlier than anyone imagined.
Meanwhile, Iranian immigrant Leila Kabiri works as a court interpreter, building a new life for her neurodivergent son Darius after fleeing her homeland. But when colleagues start disappearing and foreign operatives make contact, Leila discovers the American justice system itself has been compromised. Someone is watching her every move, and they want something only she can provide.
What Nathan doesn't realize is that Yemeni's escape was just the opening move in a much larger plan--one that targets the most vulnerable and threatens mass casualties. As Nathan races across continents tracking his fugitive, Leila finds herself trapped between protecting her family and doing what's right. When their paths finally converge, both will discover that the most dangerous enemies are the ones hiding in plain sight.
Bestselling author Jeffrey James Higgins--whose first Nathan Burke thriller was named one of Library Journal's Best Books of 2025--delivers high-stakes action and unforgettable characters in a race against time where the cost of failure is measured in thousands of lives. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, David Baldacci, and Vince Flynn.
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Praise for Jeffrey James Higgins:
"...pulse-pounding...a must-read..." --Library Journal
"Jeffrey Higgins is a rising star author in our universe of thrillers...he turns the mysteries and dangers of our times into clock-ticking engrossing reading." --James Grady, creator of Condor and author of the American Sky trilogy
"...as authentic as it gets! Jeffrey James Higgins pours his years of law enforcement experience into crafting characters that leap off the page." --Jack Stewart, retired Navy fighter pilot and bestselling author of the Battle Born series
"Pulse pounding and relevant, Higgins delivers a thrilling ride you won't want to miss." --Dale M. Nelson, retired U.S. Air Force Officer and author of The Gage Files
"...a propulsive, white-knuckle ride into the shadowy world of espionage and global conspiracy...This one is not to be missed." --David McCloskey, former CIA analyst and author of The Seventh Floor
Author Biography
Jeffrey James Higgins is a retired supervisory special agent who writes thrillers, short stories, scripts, creative nonfiction, and essays. He has wrestled a suicide bomber, fought the Taliban in combat, and chased terrorists across five continents. He received the Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Heroism and the DEA Award of Valor. Jeffrey has been interviewed by CNN, National Geographic, and The New York Times. He's a #1 Amazon bestselling author and has won numerous literary awards, including the Claymore Award, PenCraft's Best Fiction Book of 2022, and a Reader's Favorite Gold Medal. Jeffrey is an active member of the Authors Guild, The Virginia Writers Club, International Thriller Writers, Sisters in Crime, and the Royal Writers Secret Society.
