Icon by Frederick Forsyth

A secret plan. A ruthless plot. One man who can stop it.
In Icon, Frederick Forsyth—master of the modern political thriller—delivers a high-stakes story of espionage, betrayal, and near-future collapse. Set in post-Soviet Russia on the brink of chaos, the novel imagines a terrifying scenario: a nationalist demagogue is on the rise, and his path to power could throw the world into war.
 
As the Russian presidential election looms, Western intelligence uncovers a horrifying dossier on Igor Komarov, the ultranationalist poised to win. Hidden within his manifesto is a plan to resurrect secret police, labor camps, and ethnic purges. With time running out, the West turns to an ex-intelligence officer and legendary covert operative known only as “the Icon” to prevent Komarov’s rise by any means necessary.
 
With chilling realism and Forsyth’s signature precision, Icon is both a gripping spy novel and a political cautionary tale—one that feels increasingly prescient decades after its release.
 
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
🕵️ Elite Espionage: Features one of Forsyth’s most fascinating agents—the elusive “Icon.”
📖 Political Relevance: A prophetic vision of nationalism, authoritarianism, and global politics.
🔎 Meticulous Detail: Forsyth’s signature realism and deep research keep the stakes high and the pacing taut.
⏳ Race Against Time: Election-day countdown creates nonstop suspense.
 
🎯 Perfect For
Readers who love spy thrillers grounded in global political reality
Fans of Tom Clancy, John le Carré, and Daniel Silva
Those drawn to stories about Russia, post–Cold War tensions, and political power plays
Anyone looking for a chillingly believable what-if scenario
 
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The Cobra by Frederick Forsyth
The Night Manager by John le Carré
Red Storm Rising by Tom Clancy
The Defector by Daniel Silva
Agents of Innocence by David Ignatius
The Ghost by Robert Harris
Absolute Power by David Baldacci