Maxx King, former Army Ranger turned cybercrime investigator, is back in his second explosive thriller.Maxx narrowly survived multiple assassination attempts when he'd become entangled in a covert, high-stakes conflict between China and the US. Unable to completely stop the tragedy at the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001, he was wounded and far from safe. Six months later, the world is on the brink of war, and he is reluctantly pulled back into the fight.The strain between the two global giants persists. Maxx is summoned to persuade a once-rival to unite in efforts to avert an imminent clash. Even as Maxx does what he does best, an ex-DARPA scientist, seeking vengeance, is preparing to strike the match. A fuse designed to ignite a chain reaction that will thrust an unsuspecting world into war with consequences that could resonate beyond Earth. This time, Maxx's failure might cost him everything.Masters of War delivers nonstop action, global intrigue, and thrilling suspense in an electrifying sequel, This conspiracy thriller is a great fit for fans of Jack Slater, Matthew Reilly and Steve Berry.