The Palace

In this third installment of a series lauded for its "nonstop action," an international spy must face a ring of ruthless masterminds and foil a plot with global implications as he becomes the world's most wanted man (Booklist).

• "Simon Riske novels feature nonstop action in vividly rendered international locales, and this third in the series (following Crown Jewel, 2019) delivers on both counts. Stylish escapism."
  Booklist
• Praise for CROWN JEWEL
• "A stylish international thriller . . . Reich's solid tradecraft and nonstop action are humanized by the hint of a relationship of the heart."
  Booklist
• "[An] entertaining sequel . . . Reich infuses his narrative with numerous plot threads that seem separate but end up satisfyingly intersecting for a suspenseful ending. Readers will want to see a lot more of Riske."
  Publishers Weekly
• Praise for Christopher Reich
• "An out-of-control joyride for those who like their heroes flawed, scarred, and on the edge. Reich has created an irresistible character that will leave readers both wincing and cheering with every page."
   
  --- Kyle Mills, #1 bestselling author of Fade and Rising Phoenix
• "Likable, rascally, and suave, Riske is as distinctive as Reich's other series lead, Jonathan Ransom."
  
  
  --- Publishers Weekly
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  "It's To Catch a Thief meets Jason Bourne: a stylish, jet-propelled thriller full of intriguing characters and surprising twists. Simon Riske is a character I'll want to meet again."
  
  
  --- Jeff Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of Blame
• "Make sure your seat belt is fastened and your tray table is up, this is one hard and fast battle royale. Tension, turmoil, and drama ooze from every page. There's not a wasted word in this high octane game-changer."
  --- Steve Berry, bestselling author of The Lost Order and The Patriot Threat