A Heartbeat Away

In "A Heartbeat Away," New York Times bestselling author turns suspense into a gripping political thriller as President James Allaire prepares for a pivotal State of the Union address, only to find himself in a lockdown after a terrorist group, Genesis, unleashes a deadly virus in the Capitol. With the nation’s safety hanging in the balance, Allaire must enlist the help of imprisoned virologist Griffin Rhodes, who is caught between his scientific integrity and the urgency of the crisis. Meanwhile, the line of presidential succession is jeopardized, leaving only the Designated Survivor safely out of harm’s way. As Rhodes races against time to combat the virus while being haunted by his own imprisonment, the story unfolds with tension and intrigue.