from a usa today bestselling author... everybody wants him dead... she's the only one who can keep him alive... abraham khan is a muslim who dreams of changing the world. he's liberal, pro-western and determined to speak out against the extremists who have hijacked his religion. that makes him a target, and the consequences hit him fast and hard - an armed fanatic smashes into his home one evening, trying to kill him. he survives the harrowing attempt, just barely, but will he survive the next one? maya raines is the special operative brought in to protect abraham. she is tough and committed. the very best at what she does. always one step ahead of the threat. but abraham is no ordinary principal - he will not hide, and he will not stay silent. and as rage explodes on the streets and the nation is propelled to the brink, maya will have to ask herself the hardest question of all: how far would you go to protect one man's right to speak? 'high-octane international intrigue.' -crime watch 'an engaging thriller that investigates the psychology of fanaticism.' -san francisco book review 'thought-provoking themes. exciting action.' -the sun 'bullet-whizzing, knife-slicing action. the surveillance techniques and intelligence analysis bring it to life.' -the star 'a fair and balanced account of what's really shaping the islamic world today.' -the malaysian insider 'a powerful new voice in adventure stories.' -pendulum press 'a cracking thriller.' -the tbr pile 'realistic and tightly drawn.' -aust crime fiction 'has the pacing of an action movie.' -the kindle book review 'an intriguing exploration of free speech and violent reprisal.' -midwest book review 'a riveting thriller. thoughtful and provocative.' -beattie's book blog 'fight scenes that play out through the pages like a ballet of words.' -write today 'a must for lovers of the action tale.' -boogle books 'fast-paced, high-calibre writing.' -lighthouse media one