In 'Never,' Ken Follett crafts a tapestry of modern-day peril weaving together a tale of international intrigue and high-stakes espionage. Amid a landscape of global crises from deserts to isolated islands, the destiny of nations hangs in the balance due to a series of seemingly minor issues that, if left unresolved, threaten to ignite global conflict. As a young intelligence officer, an undercover operative, a Chinese spymaster, and the US President herself grapple with dangerous power plays and political rivalries, Follett exposes the intricate connections that may lead humanity to the brink of annihilation, reminding us that the path to catastrophe often begins with a single, overlooked problem.