Garden City, New York Nov 4, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Beneath the Rings: A High-Stakes Thriller Set at the Doha 2040 Olympics
By Joe Battaglia
The Olympics have always stood for unity, triumph, and the limits of human endurance — but in Joe Battaglia’s electrifying thriller Beneath the Rings, the world’s greatest sporting event becomes a stage for chaos, conspiracy, and revenge. Set against the blazing heat and opulence of Doha 2040, this pulse-pounding novel blends political intrigue, ancient secrets, and modern terror into a story that feels disturbingly plausible. When twelve Israeli and Lebanese athletes vanish without a trace, the Games collapse into panic. All that’s left behind is a cryptic threat signed by The Obsidian Hand — and a staggering ransom demand of $500 billion. As governments scramble and global tensions surge, veteran journalist Nova Mendelsohn follows the only clue anyone has: a cryptic note written in Ancient Arabic, found near the athletes’ last known location. Nova’s investigation pulls her deep into a web of shadow diplomacy, buried grudges, and historical revenge, forcing her to confront the possibility that this act of terror may be rooted in something far older than modern politics. From the gleaming Olympic Village to the dust-choked backstreets of Doha and the desolate expanse of the desert, Battaglia keeps the tension coiled tight, fusing high-tech intrigue with the raw pulse of a classic geopolitical thriller. Part investigative drama, part action-fueled chase, Beneath the Rings asks how far humanity will go for redemption, recognition, and revenge—and what happens when the truth costs more than gold. With Nova Mendelsohn as his fierce and flawed protagonist, Battaglia delivers a story that’s as intelligent as it is relentless, a modern echo of The Bourne Identity and Body of Lies. In a world where politics, power, and ancient vengeance collide, one journalist must decide how much she’s willing to risk to uncover what lies beneath the rings.
Book Details Title: Beneath the Rings
Author: Joe Battaglia
Genre: Political Thriller · Mystery · Action/Adventure
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