Publisher's Synopsis
Tristan Wood is a young Special Agent in Washington, DC, tracking down an elusive accomplice to an assassination attempt on the President, when his FBI partner is shot while allegedly spying for the Russians. Recovering his flash drive, Tristan discovers a mysterious video called "Tidal Wave 23" showing a Russian nuclear strike planned for July 4, America's Independence Day.
Convincing his late partner's father, Sebastian Graves, to come out of retirement and rejoin the Bureau, they discover the catalyst to nuclear war is a false flag bombing of the Russian embassies. As he learns about the New World Order plan to bring down America, Tristan must fight an uphill battle to save his wife, his new FBI partner, and expose those behind the plot. But as Putin's new Russian Soviet Socialist Republic prepares to launch its missiles, can he stop a centuries-old conspiracy planned by the richest and most powerful people on the planet?
Award winning author Thomas J. Ryan has created an entirely new genre; The New World Order Thriller. Fans of James Rollins, Tom Clancy, Brad Thor, Brad Meltzer, and John le Carre, will enjoy this blend of conspiracy facts in a fast-paced thriller.
Writer's Digest - "Tidal Wave 23 ... is a bone-chilling tale that will leave readers begging for more. This book should be required reading for anyone, particularly those who accept the status quo. It will totally rattle their comfort zone. The story starts at a good point, with vivid description that gives readers the feeling of being there. The characters are all well drawn, and dialogue rings true to each person talking."
Awards - 2013 Novel Rocket Thriller Winner, 2013 National Excellence Finalist, 2013 International Book Finalist, 2012 USA Best Book Finalist, 2012 New England Book Honorable Mention, IBPA Ben Franklin Silver for Cover/Art
