This international political thriller pits Al Qaeda jihadists against the secretary of homeland security and a president fighting for reelection. Facing a rising China, leaders and diplomats try to avoid a Korean bloodbath. Action and suspense as jihadis, diplomats, SEALS, North Korean agents, and Iran's Quds Force contend in Asia and America.
In this second in the Code Word series, Al Qaeda's master bomber launches jihad in America. Secretary of Homeland Security Ray Morales vows to stop him and in their struggle violates his own moral code. Iran's Quds Force meddles. Amidst the pressure of his reelection campaign, President Martin compromises to save lives and win votes by a means he abhors. An assassination in Korea sucks a rising China and America toward war, thrusting Martin into a high-stakes encounter with China's president. Diplomatic, military, and covert action enmesh America, China, Korea, Japan, and Iran, forcing Morales and Martin into a struggle to defeat evil without becoming evil.
ISBN: 9780999497609 GTIN: 09780999497609