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From the author of The Night Agent, now a worldwide hit Netflix series. With the President at risk from a threat closer than anyone could have imagined, only one operative can save him. Assume the worst. Code Black.The White House has been breached. President Kline has left for a secret bunker with only his most trusted agents and officials: those dedicated to keeping the US government intact at all costs.
Erik Hill has given his life to the Secret Service, but years of dealing with Washington sleaze has replaced his enthusiasm with disillusionment. With the US government under attack, though, and no one better equipped to face down the threat, Erik can't ignore his calling.
But he has never dealt with a threat like this. The president may have headed to safety. but what if the danger was there with him all along? With killers ready to strike inside the bunker, it will take everything Erik has to save his leader, his country - and himself.
'The breakneck pace never flags... Readers will be eager for a sequel.'
Publishers WeeklyReviews for Matthew Quirk'Irresistible.'
Lee Child'One of the best thrillers to come along in years.'
Michael Connelly'Totally entertaining.'
Steve Berry
About the author
Matthew Quirk, New York Times bestselling author, spent five years at The Atlantic magazine reporting on crime, private military contractors, terrorism prosecutions, and international gangs before turning to fiction. He is an Edgar Award finalist and winner of the ITW Thriller Award for Best First Novel. His novel The Night Agent has been made into a hit Netflix original series. He lives in San Diego.
Follow Matthew at @mquirk and matthewquirk.com
Summary
From the author of The Night Agent, now a worldwide hit Netflix series. With the President at risk from a threat closer than anyone could have imagined, only one operative can save him.
Assume the worst. Code Black.
The White House has been breached. President Kline has left for a secret bunker with only his most trusted agents and officials: those dedicated to keeping the US government intact at all costs.
Erik Hill has given his life to the Secret Service, but years of dealing with Washington sleaze has replaced his enthusiasm with disillusionment. With the US government under attack, though, and no one better equipped to face down the threat, Erik can't ignore his calling.
But he has never dealt with a threat like this. The president may have headed to safety. but what if the danger was there with him all along? With killers ready to strike inside the bunker, it will take everything Erik has to save his leader, his country - and himself.
'The breakneck pace never flags... Readers will be eager for a sequel.' Publishers Weekly
Reviews for Matthew Quirk
'Irresistible.' Lee Child
'One of the best thrillers to come along in years.' Michael Connelly
'Totally entertaining.' Steve Berry
Foreword
An espionage thriller set in the world of American politics from the author of The Night Agent, now a hit Netflix series.
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