Super Short Summary

Never by Ken Follett is a geopolitical thriller that follows spies, diplomats, and world leaders as they confront global terrorism, navigate complex international relations, and work to prevent an escalation of tensions between the US, China, and North Korea from culminating in nuclear war. The narrative spans multiple continents, interweaving subplots of espionage, diplomacy, and personal struggles. The book contains depictions of sexual violence, statutory rape, human trafficking, misogyny, PTSD, racism, and terrorism.