"The Geneva Option" by Adam LeBor is a gripping thriller that sheds light on the dark machinations of international diplomacy and big business. The protagonist, Yael Azoulay, who works on behalf of the United Nations, becomes embroiled in secret agreements that span from the caves of Afghanistan to the slums of Baghdad. When a mysterious death at the UN headquarters in Manhattan is covered up, Yael decides that the means no longer justify the ends. She goes rogue and quickly becomes a hunted woman in the streets of New York and Geneva. On the run from intelligence agencies and the police, Yael must not only save others but also confront her own inner demons. This compelling narrative takes readers through the secret corridors of power and reveals the dark sides of global politics.