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This thriller shares a relentless and urgent tone that will resonate with Countdown fans.
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The best books like Countdown are:
- 1Rising Tiger by Brad Thor0
- 2The Edge by David Baldacci0
- 3Blood Lines by Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille0
- 4Without Fail by Lee Child4.4
- 5The Noise by James Patterson and J.D. Barker0
- 6Strangers in Time by David Baldacci0
- 7Make Me by Lee Child4.2
- 8Blue Moon by Lee Child4.3
- 9Murder Inn by James Patterson4.3
- 10The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty4.2
Secret Service agent Jeremy Weston races against time to stop a nuclear terrorist attack on American soil, with only hours to prevent catastrophic destruction
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This thriller shares a tense but warm tone that will resonate with Countdown fans.
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This thriller shares a methodical and assured tone that will resonate with Countdown fans.
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This thriller shares a urgent and unsettling tone that will resonate with Countdown fans.
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This thriller shares a tense and cerebral tone that will resonate with Countdown fans.
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This thriller shares a gritty and methodical tone that will resonate with Countdown fans.
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This thriller shares a methodical and assured tone that will resonate with Countdown fans.
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This thriller shares a tense and contemplative tone that will resonate with Countdown fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Countdown
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Tiger | Brad Thor | 0 | — | — | Closest match |
| The Edge | David Baldacci | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Blood Lines | Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Without Fail | Lee Child | 4.4 | 2002 | 398 | Similar vibes |
| The Noise | James Patterson and J.D. Barker | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Strangers in Time | David Baldacci | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Make Me | Lee Child | 4.2 | 2016 | 576 | Similar vibes |
| Blue Moon | Lee Child | 4.3 | 2020 | 480 | Similar vibes |
| Murder Inn | James Patterson | 4.3 | 2024 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| The Husband's Secret | Liane Moriarty | 4.2 | 2015 | 464 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Countdown?
The most similar books to Countdown are Rising Tiger, The Edge, Blood Lines.
What should I read after Countdown?
After finishing Countdown, readers most commonly pick up Rising Tiger next.
Who writes books like James Patterson and Brendan DuBois?
Authors similar to James Patterson and Brendan DuBois include Freida McFadden, Gillian Flynn, Alex Michaelides.
What genre is Countdown?
Countdown is a Thriller novel by James Patterson and Brendan DuBois. It features elements of Nuclear Threat, Terrorism, Homeland Security.
How long is Countdown?
Countdown varies in length depending on edition.
Does Countdown have romance/spice?
Countdown has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About Countdown
Secret Service agent Jeremy Weston races against time to stop a nuclear terrorist attack on American soil, with only hours to prevent catastrophic destruction. As the countdown begins, Weston must navigate government bureaucracy, international espionage, and personal betrayals while tracking down weapons that could destroy entire cities. Patterson and DuBois deliver a heart-pounding thriller with realistic nuclear threat scenarios that combines technical detail with non-stop action and the ultimate ticking clock scenario. Perfect for thriller readers who enjoy homeland security plots, nuclear terrorism storylines, and protagonists working within government agencies to prevent national disasters with global implications.