Never

The next must-read epic from acclaimed author Ken Follett is an action-packed, global drama set in the current day, rather than just a thriller.

Two expert intelligence operatives are pursuing a formidable gang of terrorists who smuggle drugs over the Sahara Desert, risking their lives and, when they fall madly in love, their professions, at every step. In the vicinity, a stunning young widow battles human traffickers while making an unauthorized trip to Europe with the assistance of an enigmatic guy who may not be who he seems to be.

A powerful government official in China fights against the more experienced Communist hawks who fear that China and its close military partner, North Korea, are headed toward irreversible damage. The official has high aspirations for both himself and his nation.

And in the United States, cautious and skillful diplomacy helps Pauline Green, the nation's first female president, handle terrorist threats, illicit weapons trade, and the slander efforts of her boisterous political rival. She'll use every effort to prevent igniting a pointless conflict. But when one act of aggression feeds into another, the world's most powerful nations find themselves enmeshed in a maze of alliances from which they are unable to break free. And can anyone—even those with the greatest of intents and most advanced abilities—avoid the inevitable if all the evil elements are in place?

A remarkable thriller, Never features a cast of heroes and villains, cynical politicians and cunning rebels, elite soldiers and false prophets. It is a visceral, heart-pounding read that takes readers to the verge of the unthinkable and is full of timeless warning tales.