Edge of Honor by Brad Thor

 

Scott Horvath has returned to Washington, D.C. from a six-month around-the-world honeymoon with his new wife, Solvi, just in time to celebrate the Fourth of July. Nothing but some hot dogs, cold beer, fireworks, and relaxation for him, right? Not so fast! 

Horvath has barely gotten his bearings when he and Solvi stumble into a group that opens fire on protesters outside the vice-president's residence. Scott leaps into action, and Solvi, on leave from the Norwegian Intelligence Service, leaps with him. That's bad news for the gunmen, who are well armed and armored. The fight spills into the Norwegian Embassy, and we are off to the races.

Before you know it, Scott is called on to protect someone who had a hand in saving his life, and Solvi is called back into service by the Norwegian Prime Minister, who is visiting for a NATO summit. The shooting, Scott's mission, and Solvi's job are all related to an operation whose tentacles reach deep inside the U.S. government. This leaves Scott not knowing who to trust and the clock ticking on ever-escalating danger.

This is one of the best thrillers of the year and is arriving just in time for the Fourth of July! Thor starts off with a bang, and the action just keeps ratcheting higher. The conspiracy at the heart of the story is so believable that it wouldn't be surprising to see it in tomorrow's headlines. Thor builds suspense as Horvath tries to see how everything fits together and how he can stop it, all while not knowing who amongst the FBI, CIA, and Secret Service he can trust. The action is relentless, with Horvath, Solvi (a bad ass in her own right) and a pair of FBI agents, Carolan and Fields, who are entertaining enough to star in their own series! (hint, hint) 

This book has great pacing, characters, and story. This is a book and an author who will have you coming back for more!

I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher.