Red Star Down | D. B. John

A gripping international thriller from the author of STAR OF THE NORTH

A propulsive, timely spy thriller from the critically acclaimed author of STAR OF THE NORTH

An explosive conspiracy is on the verge of detonation... A Korean man is poisoned in broad-daylight at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. A Russian intelligence officer is assassinated in a Washington hotel. And a real-estate mogul has just become the 45th President of the United States. The world teeters on the brink and three individuals find themselves caught up in the crosshairs- Jenna, a seasoned CIA officer, whose past missions refuse to stay buried.

Lyosha, a student in Moscow who confronts Vladimir Putin on live TV only to suffer the consequences. And Eric, a North Korean spy in the heart of the White House who adores the man he is working to undermine- the President.

In a world of shifting allegiances and betrayal, RED STAR DOWN is a global and gripping thriller that explores the intricate web of politics, espionage, and deception during of one of the most turbulent periods in recent history.

A compelling and suspenseful thriller that kept me gripped throughout -- AJAY CHOWDHURYA richly satisfying thriller on an epic scale, magnificently conceived and brilliantly executed -- ANDREW TAYLOR

D. B. John grew up in Wales. He has lived in South Korea and is one of the few Westerners to have visited North Korea. He co-authored The Girl With Seven Names, Hyeonseo Lee's New York Times bestselling memoir about her escape from North Korea, and wrote the critically-acclaimed novel Star of the North.