A coup has finally toppled the sheiks of Saudi Arabia and put a determined but shaky Islamic government in its place. Soon, the scent of oil attracts the scorpions, and the dominos begin to fall. . . An astonishing geopolitical thriller with the cutting-edge authenticity that only an insider could give it, The Scorpion’s Gate blends realism with intricate plotting, razor-sharp suspense, and is sure to be one of the most talked-about books of the year!