Author: Woodward, M.P.

Thriller / suspense

Published on 20 August 2024 by Little, Brown Book Group (Sphere) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Jack Ryan, Jr.' series.

Hardback | 384 pages
165 x 242 x 35 | 586g

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The vibrant economy of the new Vietnam is a shiny lure for Western capital. Companies are racing to uncover ideal opportunities. Not wanting to be left behind, Hendley Associates has sent their best analyst, Jack Ryan, Jr., to mine for investment gold. And he may have found some in a rare earth mining company, GeoTech.

But a trip with a Hendley colleague to observe the company's operations takes a treacherous turn when their helicopter is shot down. Some things haven't changed, and Vietnam is still the plaything of powerful neighbours. The Chinese are determined to keep Jack from finding the truth about what exactly is being processed at the isolated factory.

Now Jack is in a race for his life. He's got to stay one step ahead of a pack of killers while supporting his wounded friend. And he'll get no help from the government, because in the jungle, it's the shadow state that rules.

Reader reviews for SHADOW STATE'A page turner with lots of great action sequences and interesting characters that add to the narrative''A great read, timely, current and never misses a beat on the action and story lines''There were so many twists and turns in Shadow State! I read the book in less than two days and it was DELICIOUS!!''More than one action scene left me breathless''The characters continue to grow and follow a great storyline. I have loved reading this series''Action packed throughout. I really liked the setting in SE Asia, especially the focus on Vietnam'