{"product_id":"scenario-4","title":"Scenario 4","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet in the near future, Scenario 4 unfolds in 2028 as the United States faces a devastating and unexpected attack from within. With a tense presidential election on the horizon and national \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estability hanging in the balance, the country is pushed to the brink. At the center of the story is Dr. Alex Riley, a highly respected psychiatrist and trauma specialist working for the Central Intelligence Agency. His expertise places him in the middle of a growing crisis when he is approached by Nick Willis, one of the world’s top field agents. Together, they are tasked with tracking down a dangerous terrorist responsible for a wave of destruction across the country, one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewho holds a secret with the power to reshape everything they know.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the investigation intensifies, broader political tensions rise, including controversial discussions surrounding the full privatization of the U.S. military in the wake of the attacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRacing against time, Nick and Alex must navigate a landscape of danger, deception, and high-stakes decisions to stop the threat before it’s too late. Blending action, political intrigue, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esychological depth, Scenario 4 launches the first installment in a gripping three-book series that reflects the anxieties and complexities of the modern world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJake Mettler has long been fascinated by world history, military science, and global politics—interests that heavily influence his writing. Inspired by authors such as Tom Clancy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael Crichton, and Lee Child, he brings a passion for high-stakes storytelling and detailed realism to his work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutside of writing, Jake enjoys spending time outdoors, including fishing, hiking, and portaging in the Boundary Waters along the Canada–Minnesota border. In high school, he completed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Placement courses in U.S. History and American Government and Politics. He is also a first-degree black belt in Taekwondo with training in hand-to-hand combat. Although not enlisted, he actively follows global military and governmental developments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorrance Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":51899006386464,"sku":"9798902972136","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":51899006419232,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/3983\/1584\/files\/Screenshot_649.png?v=1782136091","url":"https:\/\/bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com\/products\/scenario-4","provider":"Dorrance Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}