"Endless intrigue...Flynn mixes in a spicy broth of brutal terrorists, heroic commandos, and enough secret-agent hijinks to keep the confrontation bubbling until its flag-raising end." —Publishers Weekly "Right out of today's headlines.... A wonderful romp through the halls of power.... The action is bloody good and concluding chapters are complex, chilling, and satisfying." —Cleveland Plain Dealer "Flynn keeps the action moving." —Houston Chronicle "Hang on tight.... Fast-paced.... Chilling.... Great." —The Florida Times Union "Wild.... A fast read." —Wisconsin State Journal