Dead Man's Hand (Pike Logan 18) by Brad Taylor

In Brad Taylor's latest thrilling novel, Pike Logan finds himself embroiled in a dangerous mission with global ramifications. As tensions rise between nations, a group of Ukrainian rebels, known as the Wolves, joins forces with Russian military intelligence to target President Vladimir Putin in a bid to end their countries' longstanding conflict.
However, Putin is not unaware of the betrayal brewing within his ranks. Tasked with thwarting the assassination plot and preventing Sweden from joining NATO, loyalist Victor Petrov, head of the National Guard, faces a daunting challenge. Meanwhile, Pike Logan is deployed by the U.S. to identify the target in Sweden, only to find himself entangled in a deadly game between Russian operatives and the Wolves.
As Pike delves deeper into the mission, he uncovers shocking revelations about the true nature of the Wolves' plan. With the threat of the Cold War-era Dead Man's Hand nuclear response looming large, Pike must race against time across Europe to unravel the conspiracy and prevent catastrophic consequences.
Brad Taylor's gripping narrative, reminiscent of Lee Child, Jack Ryan, and David Baldacci, delivers an explosive blend of action and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.