The Devils' Due
- Authors: Steve Berry
- Series: Book 12.5 in the Cotton Malone series
- Genres: Thriller
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- Release Date: May 16, 2023
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About the book
A heart-pumping short story from the New York Times bestselling author featuring one of operative Cotton Malone's earliest missions . .''.
In this Thriller Short with an alternate history twist, Steve Berry delves into one of Cotton Malone's early missions, back when Malone was one of the twelve agents of the Magellan Billet.
Assigned to a small country in central Asia ruled by the mysterious dictator Yossef Sharma, Malone must maintain secrecy about Sharma's alliance with the United States. The mission is not to Malone's liking, as Sharma is known for his book-burning tendencies. The stakes rise when Sharma introduces Malone to the world's most notorious criminal, who seeks to surrender. As Malone navigates the complexities of the situation, he discovers that things are not as they appear. To make things right and ensure justice is served, Malone must rely on Sharma's assistance.