The Russian bear is stirring – and it's hungry. The President asks Homeland Security investigator Charley Castillo to calm down this formerly bloodthirsty animal once again threatening its neighbors – without drawing attention to either the U.S. or the White House. But too many people are dying to keep the job quiet for long. Fifth in the series. "Tough-fisted [and] hard-edged... action, suspense, and rousing entertainment."—Booklist