Jack Ryan is dealing with an aggresive challenge from the Chinese government as the G20 Summit approaches. But there are hints that there's even more going on behind the scene. A link is found to a Chinese spy who may have intelligence that lays bare an unexpected revelation. John Clark and the members of the Campus are in close pursuit, but can they get the information in time? A newly belligerent Chinese government leaves US President Jack Ryan with only a few desperate options...