‘If you loved Terry Haye's I Am Pilgrim, this is your big beach read this summer’ - The Sun

THE WORLD IS ABOUT TO EXPLODE. THIS IS THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENS BEFORE IT DOES. A fast-paced international spy thriller for fans of MOSCOW X, I AM PILGRIM, and SLOW HORSES.

‘Heir to Frederick Forsyth… delightfully daring spy story’ - The Times

‘Magnificently conceived and brilliantly executed’ - ANDREW TAYLOR

‘Engaging and suspenseful ... kept me hooked throughout’ - AJAY CHOWDHURY

‘Rich, epic ... exactly what a contemporary thriller should be’ - JEREMY DUNS

An explosive conspiracy is on the verge of detonation. A Korean man is poisoned in broad daylight at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. A Russian intelligence officer is assassinated at a Washington hotel. And a real estate mogul has just become the 45th President of the United States.

The world teeters on the brink, and three individuals find themselves caught in the crosshairs:

Jenna, a seasoned CIA officer, whose past missions refuse to stay buried.

Lyosha, a student in Moscow who confronts Vladimir Putin on live TV only to face the consequences.

And Eric, a North Korean spy in the heart of the White House who adores the man he's working to undermine: the President.

In a world of shifting allegiances and betrayal, RED STAR DOWN is a global and gripping thriller that explores the intricate web of politics, espionage, and deception during one of the most turbulent periods in recent history.

PRAISE FOR D.B. JOHN:

‘Tense and compelling’ - James Swallow, Sunday Times bestselling author of NOMAD

‘A vivid, convincing thriller’ - Sunday Times

‘Fast-paced and engaging’ - Daily Mail

‘A fine writer ... unmissable’ - Sunday Express

‘Masterly’ - Guardian

Pages: 672, Dimensions: 16.2x16.2cm