Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Fallout by Jeff Rovin
Published by St. Martin's Publishing Group on May 30, 2023
Genres: Fiction / Thrillers / Military, Fiction / Thrillers / Terrorism
Pages: 352
Format: ARC, eBook
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As fears of a dangerous nuclear confrontation between China and the US escalate, China targets individual members of the Black Wasp team in this heart-pounding entry in the bestselling series.

After successfully extricating one of Beijing’s top scientists from captivity and escorting him to America, the Black Wasp commandos find themselves targeted by Chinese assassins. The killers are not only highly trained but invisible, launching tactical strikes from multiple embassies in Washington, D.C. The Chinese squad has also infiltrated American intelligence and is aware of every move Black Wasp makes. Complicating matters, the new president of the United States seems willing to let Op Center take the fall for the mission that precipitated the crisis.

The shocking murder of one of their own forces the surviving team members to seek both a safe haven and an ally in the fight for survival -- an unexpected partner who might, in fact, be part of the problem.

📚 365 Book Review: 

Tom Clancy’s Op-Center: Fallout

 by Jeff Rovin

ABOUT THE BOOK

An explosive techno-thriller that catapults readers into a web of espionage, betrayal, and survival. Op-Center: Fallout brings the elite Black Wasps team to the brink in a high-stakes mission.

THE STORY

The action begins with tragedy—a space shuttle re-entering Earth’s atmosphere loses all power, resulting in the deaths of four astronauts. While the incident seems like a one-off disaster, it sparks a dangerous chain of events that quickly escalates.

We shift to the elite special ops team, the Black Wasps, led by Chase Wright. Just after receiving intel about a double agent seeking to meet him, Chase is abducted. Shortly after, Major Breen is killed while investigating Chase’s last known location. One by one, team members become targets—not just them, but their families too. While two team members go into hiding, others prepare a daring rescue plan and uncover a broader conspiracy with the help of another covert organization.

This gripping novel takes readers from covert training grounds to dangerous missions, with political and personal consequences at every turn.

THE CHARACTERS

• Chase Wright – A compelling leader caught in the middle of an intelligence nightmare.
• Major Breen – Loyal to the end and pivotal to the story’s stakes.
• Capt. Mann – Shows resilience by staying put under pressure.
• The Black Wasps – A team with complex dynamics, navigating survival, revenge, and duty.

POLITICAL THRILLER INTEL

This book leans hard into real-world fears—covert ops, space disasters, and government betrayal. Jeff Rovin continues the Op-Center legacy with high-tech action and a team dynamic that mirrors real-world elite forces. It’s got all the hallmarks of a Tom Clancy thriller but also feels fresh and urgent.

STEAMOMETER

🔥 1 out of 5

Not about the romance—this one’s all mission, no make-out.

OVERALL THOUGHTS

A fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat ride. With unexpected twists and sharp pacing, Op-Center: Fallout is a great read for military and espionage thriller fans. The layered narrative and surprise ending will satisfy Clancy devotees and new readers alike. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a modern action-political thriller.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jeff Rovin has authored and co-authored numerous entries in the Op-Center series, originally created by Tom Clancy. His work continues the tradition of intelligent thrillers that blend politics, tech, and elite ops. Check out more of his work here.