The name is Ryker.  James Ryker.  Well, not really but that's the nom de plume he goes by now. He's back taking orders from Winter at the JIA but he's still inclined to go AWOL when the need arises.  This time he's working undercover in Africa with a small team trying to figure out if the guy they are protecting is worth the effort or just another crooked warlord making money from the oppression of his own people.

The book begins with a bang and then we are right into the thick of the action.  We do get to see some of the story that led James to Africa and we get to meet the big personalities that are part of his team.  James doesn't usually play well with others but maybe this time things will be different!

Geopolitics, corruption and covert agencies are running amok!  The story fair zips along but I didn't feel I lost the thread of the story at any time.  I loved meeting Sam - she is a complete bada$$, male or female spy doesn't come into it! There are plenty of twists and you're never quite sure who is on James' side. Chabon will not be on my bucket list to visit any time soon, lol!