Dead Man's Hand

Brad Taylor's new thriller, "The Dead Man's Hand," follows Pike Logan as he investigates a threat to a European ally and discovers a secret that could lead to world annihilation. The Ukrainian partisans known as the Wolves team up with members of Russia's military intelligence to assassinate President Vladimir Putin, but Putin is aware of the traitors in his midst. Pike must follow a trail across Europe to find the answers he needs, and he discovers that the Wolves' mission has unimaginable consequences. The Dead Man's Hand nuclear response is still operational, and Russia's missiles will be launched in the event of the president's death.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Pike Logan is a great addition to the thriller genre. Publishers Weekly In this gripping new novel,New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor takes readers on a heart-pounding adventure as Pike Logan investigates a threat to a key European ally and uncovers a secret that could lead to the annihilation of the world. To finally put an end to the war between their nations, a band of Ukrainian partisans known as the Wolves team up with members of Russia's military intelligence to attempt the assassination of President Vladimir Putin. However, Putin is well aware of the traitors within his ranks. Loyal head of the National Guard, Victor Petrov, is expected to neutralize the threat by assassinating a key Swedish politician, preventing Sweden from joining NATO. After receiving intelligence about a threat to Sweden, the U.S. sends Pike Logan to identify Victor's target. However, Pike gets caught in the crossfire between Russian agents and the Wolves. Pike must follow a trail across Europe to find the answers he needs. Pike believes that the Wolves' mission is justified, but he soon discovers that their operation has unimaginable consequences. The Dead Man's Hand nuclear response, a relic of the Cold War, is still operational, and Russia's missiles will be launched in the event of the president's death. As Pike races against time to prevent the impending disaster, he must navigate a web of treachery and deception, facing off against some of the most dangerous adversaries in the world. With his skills and determination, Pike may be able to stop the Wolves and save the world from destruction. In this thrilling and suspenseful novel, Brad Taylor once again proves why he is one of the most celebrated and respected authors in the thriller genre.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837933303