Operation Hell Gate is the first of the 24: Declassified novels based on the FOX television series 24.

[1] It was written by Marc Cerasini and takes place before season 1, and Jack Bauer's story is set in New York City.

Co-authors for the novel are Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran.

The plane crashes and all chaos breaks loose - Frank Hensley frames Jack Bauer for the murder of two FBI agents, Ryan Chappelle has trouble helping Jack from LA, and a weapon has been stolen that could potentially release a virus deadly to the whole of America.

Jack Bauer must use all his skill and recruit the help of some Irish woman (Caitlin) in order to break down a highly complicated conspiracy that leads to the government.