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Ultimatum is a 2018 thriller novel by British author Frank Gardner. It is the second novel in a series featuring SIS agent Luke Carlton, the first of which is Crisis. The novel is set in Iran and the Middle East, and follows Carlton as he races to prevent a catastrophic confrontation between Iran and the West.
The novel begins with a group of Iranian scientists working on a banned nuclear device in a secret cave system. Their intention is to propel Iran into the elite club of nuclear-armed nations and seal its domination of the Middle East.
Meanwhile, SIS agent Luke Carlton is in Iran on an undercover mission to gather intelligence on the Iranian nuclear program. He is soon caught up in a deadly game of cat and mouse as he is pursued by the Iranian authorities.
When a senior British government minister is kidnapped during an official visit to Iran, the stakes are raised even higher. Carlton is tasked with rescuing the minister and preventing a war between Iran and the West.
Ultimatum is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Gardner’s insider knowledge of the Middle East and the intelligence community adds to the authenticity of the novel.
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