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What if you were the only person who could stop a ruthless dictator from plunging the world into chaos? In 1999 Russia, a new Führer is poised to seize power, and only a declassified CIA document—the "Black Manifesto"—reveals the terrifying truth of his genocidal plans. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join former CIA agent Jason Monk as he is pulled out of retirement for one last, desperate operation. You'll go deep undercover into a collapsing Russia, racing against the clock to expose the tyrant and avert a global catastrophe.

Frederick Forsyth is a master of the international thriller, whose own experiences as an RAF pilot and investigative journalist for Reuters and the BBC lend unparalleled authenticity to his stories. This background, including his time reporting from behind the Iron Curtain, provided the firsthand knowledge of Cold War espionage and political intrigue that masterfully shapes the world of Icon. His unique career path from observer to storyteller makes him one of the most credible voices in the genre.