{"product_id":"ultimatum","title":"Ultimatum by Matthew Glass","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"13\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUltimatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Matthew Glass is a gripping political thriller set in the near future, where climate change and global economics collide with geopolitical tensions. The story follows U.S. President Joe Benton, who is faced with a dire environmental crisis and a collapsing world economy. As international negotiations on carbon emissions reach a breaking point, Benton must navigate secret diplomatic talks and confront ruthless global powers to secure a future for the planet. Balancing personal conviction and political pressure, Benton finds himself drawn into a high-stakes game where alliances shift, betrayals unfold, and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. The novel is a chillingly realistic portrayal of international politics, environmental urgency, and the moral dilemmas of leadership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAbout The Author:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMatthew Glass is the pseudonym of an \u003cstrong data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eAustralian-born physician and author\u003c\/strong\u003e currently based in Britain. His real identity remains undisclosed, and some speculate he may be an insider in diplomatic or political spheres who chooses to remain anonymous.He published \u003cstrong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"28\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUltimatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2009 as his debut novel, introducing readers to a richly detailed eco‑thriller set in the near future (circa 2032–33).His storytelling is known for meticulous realism, especially in depicting international diplomacy and economic crises under climate stress.Since \u003cem data-start=\"6\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eUltimatum\u003c\/em\u003e, Glass has written other geopolitical novels: \u003cem data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eEnd Game\u003c\/em\u003e, originally published in 2011 (later reissued as \u003cem data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eTrigger Point\u003c\/em\u003e in 2012), which explores U.S.–China tensions surrounding military intervention and economic turmoil and \u003cem data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"14\"\u003eFishbowl\u003c\/em\u003e (2015), a techno‑thriller about social networks and AI‑driven corporate manipulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45157413355706,"sku":"2Q7G67SAP-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/MatthewGlass.jpg?v=1758052665","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/ultimatum","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}