Three minutes can be the difference between peace and catastrophe.
Retired diplomat Ma Mettam runs the same Singaporean coast every morning at 7:08—exactly three minutes ahead of the rest of the world. But as global superpowers drift toward an inevitable clash, Ma realises that official diplomacy has failed.
From his quiet study in Siglap, he activates The 99: a clandestine network of former generals, scientists, and ambassadors. Their mission is simple yet treasonous: talk to the enemy when governments refuse to.
From the back alleys of Brussels to a secret vessel in the South China Sea, Ma and his unlikely allies must outrun a world of surveillance and betrayal. With time running out, they face a final, radical choice: can a few idealists force a global peace, or will the world's last minute of grace expire?
About the Author
Ravi Sand is a former diplomat who has served in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. Originally from Canada, he now uses his front-line experience to track the "weak signals" of global change. Three-Minute Grace is born from his lifelong passion for geopolitical strategy and the pursuit of peace.
