Never - Ken Follett Apr 2026

(2021) is a contemporary political thriller by Ken Follett that explores a nightmare scenario where a series of small, logical diplomatic decisions inadvertently lead to World War III. Inspired by Follett’s research into the origins of World War I, the novel posits that global catastrophe can unfold not from a single villain's intent, but from an unstoppable "snowball effect" of international alliances and the need to "save face". Plot Overview

The story follows three seemingly disconnected narrative threads that gradually converge as global tensions escalate toward a nuclear standoff: Book Review - "Never" by Ken Follett - BookTrib Never - Ken Follett