{"title":"Jeffrey James Higgins","description":"Jeffrey James Higgins is a retired supervisory special agent who writes thrillers, short stories, scripts, creative nonfiction, and essays. He has wrestled a suicide bomber, fought the Taliban in combat, and chased terrorists across five continents. He received the Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Heroism and the DEA Award of Valor. Jeffrey has been interviewed by CNN, National Geographic, and The New York Times. He's a #1 Amazon bestselling author and has won numerous literary awards, including the Claymore Award, PenCraft's Best Fiction Book of 2022, and a Reader's Favorite Gold Medal. Jeffrey is an active member of the Authors Guild, The Virginia Writers Club, International Thriller Writers, Sisters in Crime, and the Royal Writers Secret Society.","products":[{"product_id":"the-uganda-protocol-paperback","title":"The Uganda Protocol - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerror strikes from inside America's own institutions, turning one agent's manhunt into a fight to save everything that matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFBI Special Agent Nathan Burke expected a routine prisoner transport. Instead, he finds an airplane full of corpses and his most wanted terrorism suspect gone without a trace. The investigation plunges him into an international manhunt for Imam Omar Yemeni, a man whose network runs deeper and deadlier than anyone imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Iranian immigrant Leila Kabiri works as a court interpreter, building a new life for her neurodivergent son Darius after fleeing her homeland. But when colleagues start disappearing and foreign operatives make contact, Leila discovers the American justice system itself has been compromised. Someone is watching her every move, and they want something only she can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Nathan doesn't realize is that Yemeni's escape was just the opening move in a much larger plan--one that targets the most vulnerable and threatens mass casualties. As Nathan races across continents tracking his fugitive, Leila finds herself trapped between protecting her family and doing what's right. When their paths finally converge, both will discover that the most dangerous enemies are the ones hiding in plain sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBestselling author Jeffrey James Higgins--whose first Nathan Burke thriller was named one of Library Journal's Best Books of 2025--delivers high-stakes action and unforgettable characters in a race against time where the cost of failure is measured in thousands of lives. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, David Baldacci, and Vince Flynn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e___________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Jeffrey James Higgins: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...pulse-pounding...a must-read...\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e--Library Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Jeffrey Higgins is a rising star author in our universe of thrillers...he turns the mysteries and dangers of our times into clock-ticking engrossing reading.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e --James Grady, creator of \u003cem\u003eCondor\u003c\/em\u003e and author of the American Sky trilogy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...as authentic as it gets! 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There, in the maze of glittering casinos and dark corners of China's southern coast, an enigmatic intelligence source delivers a chilling revelation: the Ministry of State Security's Second Bureau has embedded itself in the very fabric of American society--compromising politics, law enforcement, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe situation turns explosive when a presidential nominee is assassinated, plunging Washington into turmoil and setting the stage for an unprecedented political crisis. As the country teeters on the edge, Ming Zhao, the ruthless director of the Second Bureau, accelerates his campaign of disintegration warfare. His strategy is as bold as it is deadly--arming radicals with weaponized opioids and fueling chaos across the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Zhao's ambitions come with a lethal cost. His operatives close in, targeting everyone Nathan cares about. With assassins lurking at every turn and trust becoming a scarce commodity, Nathan uncovers the terrifying scope of a conspiracy years in the making. As the clock ticks down, every step forward brings new risks--not just to Nathan and Meili, but to the nation itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this explosive new installment of the Nathan Burke thrillers, bestselling author Jeffrey James Higgins delivers a relentless tale of danger, betrayal, and high-stakes action that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. 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