Nathan Burke Thrillers

The nation is crumbling from within, and one agent is the last line of defense.A sting operation in Tampa to capture the elusive Chinese operative known as "Leopard" ends in chaos, forcing FBI Agent Nathan Burke and his boss, Meili Chan, to pursue a volatile lead to Macau. There, in the maze of glittering casinos and dark corners of China's southern coast, an enigmatic intelligence source delivers a chilling revelation: the Ministry of State Security's Second Bureau has embedded itself in the very fabric of American society-compromising politics, law enforcement, and beyond.The situation turns explosive when a presidential nominee is assassinated, plunging Washington into turmoil and setting the stage for an unprecedented political crisis. As the country teeters on the edge, Ming Zhao, the ruthless director of the Second Bureau, accelerates his campaign of disintegration warfare. His strategy is as bold as it is deadly-arming radicals with weaponized opioids and fueling chaos across the United States.But Zhao's ambitions come with a lethal cost. His operatives close in, targeting everyone Nathan cares about. With assassins lurking at every turn and trust becoming a scarce commodity, Nathan uncovers the terrifying scope of a conspiracy years in the making. As the clock ticks down, every step forward brings new risks-not just to Nathan and Meili, but to the nation itself.In this explosive new installment, bestselling author Jeffrey James Higgins-whose first Nathan Burke thriller was named one of Library Journal's Best Books of 2025-delivers a relentless tale of danger, betrayal, and high-stakes action that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Fans of David Baldacci and Michael Connelly will not want to miss this pulse-pounding thriller.

Terror strikes from inside America's own institutions, turning one agent's manhunt into a fight to save everything that matters.FBI Special Agent Nathan Burke expected a routine prisoner transport. Instead, he finds an airplane full of corpses and his most wanted terrorism suspect gone without a trace. The investigation plunges him into an international manhunt for Imam Omar Yemeni, a man whose network runs deeper and deadlier than anyone imagined.Meanwhile, Iranian immigrant Leila Kabiri works as a court interpreter, building a new life for her neurodivergent son Darius after fleeing her homeland. But when colleagues start disappearing and foreign operatives make contact, Leila discovers the American justice system itself has been compromised. Someone is watching her every move, and they want something only she can provide.What Nathan doesn't realize is that Yemeni's escape was just the opening move in a much larger plan-one that targets the most vulnerable and threatens mass casualties. As Nathan races across continents tracking his fugitive, Leila finds herself trapped between protecting her family and doing what's right. When their paths finally converge, both will discover that the most dangerous enemies are the ones hiding in plain sight.Bestselling author Jeffrey James Higgins-whose first Nathan Burke thriller was named one of Library Journal's Best Books of 2025-delivers high-stakes action and unforgettable characters in a race against time where the cost of failure is measured in thousands of lives. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, David Baldacci, and Vince Flynn.