A bitter war rages in Afghanistan during the 80's. Growing desperate, the Soviet Union creates an exotic chemical weapon. They test their creation in a massive cave complex, in Khost, Afghanistan. Unknown to the Soviets, the chemical works in...
Torture.
Ghost detainees.
And a massive cover-up that continues even today.
This is the propulsive thriller that only former CIA operative turned bestselling novelist Barry Eisler could write.
Marooned in a Manila jail after a bar fight fatality,...