(Spanish title: El puño de Dios ) is a masterclass in the political thriller genre, written by Frederick Forsyth and published in 1994. Set against the backdrop of the Gulf War , the novel meticulously blends historical facts with high-stakes fiction to detail a race against time to neutralize Saddam Hussein 's ultimate secret weapon. Plot Summary
As the Gulf War looms, Allied intelligence intercepts fragments of a radio message referring to (The Fist of God), a weapon capable of causing unprecedented destruction.
Martin's objective is to "run" a high-placed sleeper agent known as "Jericho," a traitor within Saddam’s inner circle who provides intelligence for a price.
British SAS Major Mike Martin , who can pass as an Arab, is sent undercover into Baghdad .
The investigation uncovers the reality of the "Fist of God"—the "Project Babylon" supergun, designed to launch devastating attacks on Allied forces. Key Themes and Style El puño de Dios - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre