Jack Kincaid is a man on the run—from his past, from the ghosts of a failed mission, and from the life he once knew as a Navy SEAL. Living in self-imposed exile on a desolate island, Jack seeks nothing but solitude, haunted by the deaths of civilians, including a child, during a mission gone wrong. His days are spent fishing, hunting, and trying to forget—until a group of trafficked women washes ashore after a violent storm, dragging Jack into a nightmare he can't escape.
The women's story reveals a horrifying truth: a ruthless smuggling ring has made the island its base, dealing in drugs, weapons, and human lives. Led by an enigmatic figure known only as "The Colonel," the operation is more dangerous and far-reaching than Jack could have imagined. But the deeper Jack digs, the darker the truth becomes. The Colonel isn't just another villain—he's Jack's former commanding officer, the man who betrayed him during the mission that ruined his life.
Faced with the ultimate choice between running or fighting, Jack chooses the only path he knows—he'll fight. Using his training, instincts, and sheer willpower, Jack begins to dismantle the smuggling operation, taking out The Colonel's mercenaries one by one. But with every step, the game changes. The Colonel's connections run deep, reaching into the highest levels of government, and Jack's battle for justice turns into a deadly game of survival.
As the tension builds, Jack uncovers a conspiracy far larger than he ever imagined. With limited resources and a small group of survivors counting on him, Jack must navigate a web of deceit, betrayal, and power. In the end, only one thing is clear: there are no good guys in this fight.
In a gripping, heart-pounding race against time, Jack confronts The Colonel, a man whose betrayal cuts deeper than he ever knew. But as Jack fights to bring him down, he's framed for the very crimes he sought to stop. Now a fugitive, Jack must disappear once again, with a price on his head and the ghosts of his past in relentless pursuit.
In Tides of Deception, Lee Child fans will find an electrifying tale of betrayal, redemption, and the fight for survival. Jack Kincaid's relentless quest for justice will leave readers on the edge of their seats, questioning who can be trusted when deception runs deep.
