From terrorist redoubts in the mountains of Afghanistan to the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., Brad Thor takes readers on a breathtaking thrill ride through the world's geopolitical hot spots - with covert operative Scot Harvath situated squarely in the line of fire.

When the daughter of media titan Gallo is kidnapped in Afghanistan, Gallo turns to his most powerful ally, the newly elected President of the United States.

One of Al Qaeda's top operatives, Mustafa Khan, is being held inside the Kabul prison and the Taliban are willing to make a deal - Julia Gallo in exchange for Khan. There's just one problem.. The Afghans want the Al Qaeda operative to stand trial for a string of brutal murders in their country and the United States cannot force them to give him up. Enter Scot Harvath.

With limited support, meager resources, and full knowledge that Washington will deny any knowledge of the operation if he is killed or captured, Harvath must enter the notorious Policharki prison to free one of the world's most brilliant terror masterminds. But from the moment he arrives in Afghanistan, Harvath realizes that things are not what they seem.

In a bid for global dominance, an enemy of the United States has baited a brilliant hook. Harvath is offered the opportunity to deliver a crippling blow to the Al Qaeda, but in doing so he may very well give rise to an even greater threat to America.