What if China forces American allies to choose between loyalty...and devastation?

China's nuclear missiles are fueled, readying for launch. The next step is about who blinks, who surrenders, who makes a dangerous move. Jiang Qhuo outplays Chou Bao in the Politburo as his coup plays out in the People's Liberation Army.

What if China forces American allies to choose between loyalty...and devastation?

China's nuclear missiles are fueled, readying for launch. The next step is about who blinks, who surrenders, who makes a dangerous move. Jiang Qhuo outplays Chou Bao in the Politburo as his coup plays out in the People's Liberation Army.

Blaine untangles Konev's intricate puzzle of old espionage networks and attacks, but falling behind as a lone voice through a conspiracy of smoke and mirrors.

Chinese and American delegations urgently meet to avert war between China, Japan and the U.S.

Blaine and President Adams have few cards to play against their suspicion of Jiang's coup in China – but the risk is great. Nuclear war.

But Blaine is a street cop who does not play by diplomatic niceties. He was nurtured on deception and guile. So guile it is...

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