Firebreak

The 'master of the techno-thriller' moves from the oval office to the frontlines as war erupts in the Middle East in this 'fast-paced novel' (Publishers Weekly).In the wake of the Gulf War, a madman still holds the reins of power in Iraq. When his call for a Holy War unites the Arab world against Israel, the resulting combat is certain to have Earth-shattering implications. Israel stands ready to unleash its nuclear arsenal, and it's up to American President Zack Pontowski to deescalate the situation. As military and geopolitical forces reach a fever pitch, the only chance to avoid Armageddon is to take out Iraq's chemical weapons arsenal. Pontowski dispatches the 45th Tactical Fighter Wing-a squadron led by his own grandson-to execute the mission.