'Brace yourself. I'm going to be accused of murder and rape. A beautiful young girl i've never seen before...' Target of a ruthless frame-up, Tweed is forced to flee into snow-bound Europe. Paula Grey insists on accompanying him on his journey into the unknown. The relentless manhunt is directed by Lance Buckmaster, newly appointed Minister for External Security. Europe's top security chiefs, once Tweed's friends, are alerted to arrest the fugitive. The unknown enemy hires Armand Horowitz, Europe's top assassin. His mission is to: kill Tweed. Racing down Germany's authobahns, Tweed and Paula face lethal ambushes. Why is it vital Tweed never returns alive? Is the key to these bizarre events shockwave, sheet anchor of Western Europe's defence? Transported abroad the Lampedusa, sailing Britain, the giant computer could guarantee the safety of the world. And Tweed was in charge of its uninterupted passage. Joined by foreign correspondent Bob Newman, Tweed seeks desperately to elude his mysterious pursuers. Arriving at his Swiss sanctuary via the ice-cole Black Forest, Tweed hears of the catastrophe. The Lampedusa has been hijacked..."Colin Forbes 'has no equal'". - "Sunday Mirror"
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5.0 out of 5 stars
This ace British novel seriously rocks!,
By Mr N Forbes-warren "author of RESURGENCE and ... (Newport, South Wales, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
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A classic Colin Forbes suspenser! England's top MI6 secret agent Tweed is framed for a rape and a murder he did not commit, and is forced to flee to Europe in the midst of winter. Paula Grey, his trusty assistant, and Bob Newman, international reporter-turned-secret agent stand by his pleas for innocence. Meanwhile, a British government minister called Lance Buckmaster plans to alter the balance of power in the world . . . what is the significance of the hijacking of a ship carrying a supercomputer anti-ballistic missile space defence system? Tweed seems to be the only key, and he is being hunted by the authorities across Europe. To add to this, ace sniper Marler infiltrates Buckmaster's organisation, who are also trackong Tweed, to find out the villain's true aims using any means necessary. This is a brilliant thriller with Colin Forbes's trademarks - well-researched locations, amusing narrative and plot twists galaore when you least expect them! DON'T MISS IT!
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Fantastic suspense,
By dickie@mg.camtech.net.au (Australia) - See all my reviews
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First book I ever read of Colin Forbes, and was the first book I could not put down without reading another page!
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