"The Patriot Threat" is a political thriller by Steve Berry that follows the adventures of former government operative Cotton Malone as he uncovers a conspiracy that could threaten the very foundations of American democracy. When a retired colleague of Malone's is kidnapped, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse that takes him from Washington, D.C. to Europe and back again. Along the way, he discovers evidence of a secret society that has been manipulating the course of American history for centuries, and must race against time to prevent them from unleashing a devastating attack. As Malone delves deeper into the conspiracy, he finds himself questioning his own loyalties and struggling to decide where his allegiances truly lie. "The Patriot Threat" is a fast-paced and suspenseful novel that offers a timely commentary on the dangers of political extremism and the importance of safeguarding democratic institutions.