The Atlas Maneuver (Cotton Malone, Book 18) By Steve Berry

In Steve Berry's latest Cotton Malone adventure, the hunt for Yamashita's Gold intertwines with present-day intrigue as retired Justice Department operative Cotton Malone delves into a mystery spanning World War II to the present.

As the war neared its end, Japan concealed vast treasures, including Yamashita's Gold, in the Philippines. The United States covertly retrieved some, forming the Black Eagle Trust, a classified asset integrated into global finance.

In present-day Switzerland, Cotton finds himself embroiled in a conflict involving the Black Eagle Trust, pitting him against the CIA and the world's oldest bank. Amidst this chaos, a woman from Cotton's past reemerges, bearing explosive secrets involving bitcoin—a tool being weaponized to destabilize global financial systems.

From Luxembourg's banking halls to Switzerland's secret vaults and Morocco's perilous mountains, Cotton faces relentless obstacles. Every move seems futile until he confronts the Atlas Maneuver, a pivotal revelation that could change everything.

As Cotton navigates a web of deception and danger, he grapples with the high stakes of his mission. With the world's financial stability at risk, he must act decisively, even as the cost becomes increasingly uncertain.

In a riveting tale of historical intrigue and modern-day conspiracy, Berry weaves a complex narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. With twists and turns at every corner, Cotton Malone's quest for truth becomes a race against time to thwart a catastrophic assault on the global economy.