In Afghanistan, a US Special Forces pilot is shot down during a covert mission.In New York, a mother is forced to flee with her two young children.A wealthy businessman approachesJack Morgan, head ofPrivate- the world's largest investigation agency - with a desperate plea to track down his daughter and grandchildren, who have disappeared without a trace.What at first seems to be a simple missing persons case soon escalates into something much more deadly, when Jack discovers the daughter is being pursued by highly trained operatives.As Jack uncovers more of the woman's backstory, the trail leads towards Afghanistan - where Jack's career as a US Marine ended in catastrophe . . .Jack will need to face the trauma of his past to save a family's future.°°°James Pattersonis the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters & series, includingAlex Cross,theWomen’s Murder Club,Jane Effing Smith, &Maximum Ride, & of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, & Princess Diana, as well as our military heroes, police officers, & ER nurses. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton & Dolly Parton, told the story of his own life inJames Patterson by James Patterson, & received an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, & the National Humanities Medal.jamespatterson.com