[Hawke is] a secret agent who takes you into the danger zone with a ballsy wit that had me hooked.Vince Flynn Ted Bell puts a capital A in adventure.Commander Bond might choke on his martini next to Bells superlative Alex Hawke.Madison County Herald Ted Bells remarkable literary creation, counterspy Alex Hawke, has been called, strong, shrewd, and savvy, with an aplomb not seen since James Bond (NPR). Hes back in the explosive blockbuster Phantom, on a breathtaking hunt for a madman about to unleash a terrifying new Artificial Intelligence-powered super weapon on the world. Another superb espionage thriller by a true, New York Times bestselling master of the fictional spy game, Bells Phantom explores a dark side of science while delivering non-stop action, as Hawke races across the globe in order to prevent a coming apocalypseand the millions of fans of Bells Warlord, Tsar, and Spy will be breathless every perilous step along the way.