Russian meddling, American fragmentation, and global politics collide in this international thriller featuring Evan Ryder: lone-wolf field agent for a black-ops arm of the Department of Defense.
Evan Ryder is a lone wolf, a field agent for a black-ops arm of the Department of Defense, who has survived unspeakable tragedy and dedicated her life to protecting her country. When her fellow agents begin to be systematically eliminated, Evan must unravel the thread that ties them all together... and before her name comes up on the kill list.
The list belongs to a mysterious cabal known only as Nemesis, a hostile entity hell-bent on tearing the United States apart. As Evan tracks them from Washington D.C. to the Caucasus Mountains, from Austria to a fortress in Germany where her own demons reside, she unearths a network of conspirators far more complex than anyone could have imagined. Can Evan uproot them before Nemesis forces bring democracy to its knees?
The Nemesis Manifesto is an epic and harrowing adventure of the predatory forces that are threatening the very fabric of democracy and kicks off a compelling new series with a singular new hero for our time.
Industry Reviews
'Dark, sophisticated and compelling ... The Nemesis Manifesto couldn't be more timely'
David Baldacci
'An outstanding series launch ... Credible action and often lyrical prose support the complex, intelligent plot. A series of twists and an extended fight sequence at the end will leave readers amazed and pleasantly exhausted. Lustbader is at the top of his game'
Publishers Weekly, starred review
'There are thrillers, then there are world-class, expertly plotted, thought-provoking thrillers like The Nemesis Manifesto ... Consider me thoroughly blown away'
Raymond Khoury New York Times bestselling author of The Last Templar
'Hypnotically suspenseful, rich with authentic spycraft, [The Nemesis Manifesto] introduces a heroine of our times - Evan Ryder. She's deep undercover and as complex as she is exciting. From Washington, D.C. to Russia and Germany, Lustbader weaves a spellbinding web of memorable characters, cutting-edge technology, and powerful political ambitions that could become all too real. Sit back and enjoy. You're about to read a master at the top of a very dangerous game'
Gayle Lynds New York Times bestselling author of The Assassins
'Action and suspense blended to perfection by a master'
Lee Child
'The master of the smart thriller'
Nelson DeMille
