Protect and Defend

A high-stakes political thriller that explores the dangerous world of international espionage and nuclear warfare. When Israel launches a daring espionage operation against Iran's nuclear program, the resulting environmental disaster sparks a dangerous game of retaliation and revenge. Enter Mitch Rapp, America's top counterterrorism operative, who hatches a risky plan to further embarrass Iran and push the country to the brink of revolution. But when Iran recruits Hezbollah master terrorist Imad Mukhtar to do their dirty work, Rapp and Mukhtar are set on a collision course that threatens to engulf the entire region in war. With the clock ticking, Rapp is given 24 hours to do whatever it takes to stop Mukhtar and prevent an unthinkable catastrophe.