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You probably know the name Dick Wolf. It’s everywhere. He’s the creator of such brands as Law & Order and Chicago Fire. Yes that Dick Wolf.
But what you may not know is that this talent extends beyond the small screen, into the realm of thrilling crime novels. The Ultimatum is the third installment in Wolf’s riveting series, The Jeremy Fisk Novels.
It is meticulously crafted with lots of layers. Just when you think everything has been revealed and squared away, there is another twist to pull you further into the next part.
The Ultimatum is not just another run-of-the-mill police procedural; it delves deep into characterization, explores aspects of spycraft, and keeps readers on their toes with an ever-evolving narrative.
If you’re looking for a thriller that doesn’t skimp on character development or authenticity, Dick Wolf’s The Ultimatum is definitely worth picking up. It’s an engaging read that will keep you guessing until the very end, a testament to Wolf’s storytelling prowess.
Something pinged the path to his side, raising a spark and spraying dirt and gravel into his shins. He glanced down, seeing a few spots of blood.
Dick Wolf, The Ultimatum
What the hell?
Summary
Detective Jeremy Fisk tracks a serial sniper who has mastered state-of-the-art airborne technology to hunt his prey in this chilling thriller from the New York Times bestselling author and creator of the Law & Order franchise.
When a leaker named Verlyn Merritt releases sensitive documents from the NYPD Intelligence Division to WikiLeaks, some of the deadliest criminals have access to Detective Jeremy Fisk’s unlisted home address. Within hours, three mysterious assailants arrive at his Sutton Place apartment. Who are they and why do they want Fisk dead?
Authorities quickly identify and arrest Merritt. But the case takes a sinister twist when an anonymous third party makes threats if authorities don’t release Merritt immediately. Forced from his home and his bank accounts drained, Fisk confronts Chay Maryland, a reporter who has been covering Merritt’s case. Fisk wants the journalist’s help to get close to the leaker—to find out what Merritt really wants and who else is involved.
The investigation is nearly derailed when a serial sniper begins shooting people on the street who seem to have no connection to Merritt’s case. The killer’s aim is eerily accurate—and Fisk believes the shooter might be using a drone rigged with unusual sighting capabilities. Then the sniper contacts the New York Times and promises to kill one person every day, “for the greater good of the citizens of America.
With the clock ticking and millions of lives at stake, Fisk and Chay must find the mastermind before he can wreak havoc on a city paralyzed by fear.
