(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)

In the aftermath of a devastating biological attack, America stands on the brink of disaster. The President of the United States is controlled by terrorists. The Vice President, global mastermind Lee McKeon, is plotting his next move. And special agent Jerico Quinn is running for his life. Desperate to clear his name--and expose the conspirators in the White House--Quinn must race against time before McKeon can execute his evil plan. It begins with heightened security, mass surveillance, and the establishment of a brutal police state. It can only end in the takeover of America. The only thing standing between democracy and destruction is a man named Quinn. . .and one perfectly aimed bullet.

I haven't read any of the previous books in this series...and I really think I should have before starting this one. I felt a little behind on the action - but that hasn't affected this rating...

As for being an action/political thriller, this books really hits a lot of the targets I set for it. Firstly, a story that sounds plausible - and this one does that admirably. Chemical weapons, political intrigue, security and surveillance...I did enjoy all of those aspects.

The characters - especially the females in this story - were very good. Sure, Quinn is almost a superhero figure in this story, his character is excellent. His motivations are strong and he has a good relationship with those around him.

Finally, as with these sorts of stories, the ending can be a little disappointing and, sadly for me, this one was just a bit sudden. It all wrapped up perfectly, but it felt to me like it needed to be finished....and then it was.

Overall, a great action thriller novel - but I do recommend reading the previous books first.


Paul
ARH

It was a good political thriller . It was like the Manchurian candidate on steroids. I would recommend that you read the whole series unless you enjoy being confused.