About the Author

Tom Clancy's worldwide bestsellers include The Hunt for Red October, Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, The Sum of All Fears, Debt of Honour and Executive Orders. Steve Pieczenik served as principal hostage negotiator and international crisis manager while Deputy Assistant Secretary of State under Henry Kissinger, Cyrus Vance and James Baker. His acclaimed thrillers include The Mind Palace, Blood Heat, Maximum Vigilance and Pax Pacifica.