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The Soviet wheat crop is disasterous; the Russian people face mass starvation unless they can persuade the U.S. government to sell their grain surplus. The United States is willing, but for a price: arms concessions. A deal could be struck; the unthinkable alternative is war. Read by Peter Egan. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Russia faces famine. The Soviets are forced to pin their hopes for survival on the U.S. But as the KGB and the CIA watch in horror, the rescue of a Ukrainian freedom fighter from the Black Sea unleashes savagery that endangers peace--and plunges leaders from Washington to Moscow into a web of overwhelming intrigue, terror, and suspense. Only two lovers can save the world from nuclear destruction. Yet every way out means certain death. and the countdown has already begun.

"When it comes to espionage, international intrigue and suspense, Frederick Forsyth is a master."--The Washington Post

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5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLY AMAZING, April 23 2004

By	Munesh Gupta (India) - See all my reviews

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This is one of the best books i've ever read. It simply surpasses the class which was shown by foresyth in 'The Day of the Jackal' and 'The Odessa File'. Slow to start with, this gets exciting with every page. I would say one hasn't read the book till he has read the last page. The amount of research on diffent topics, geography and espionage world put by foresyth is simply amazing. The Climax is mind boggling. A must read for all espionage literature fans

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Author, Great Story, April 7 2002

By	John G. Hilliard (Toronto Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Another solid job by this author who I have always liked. This was another of his fast paced, easy to read stories with a good long story. I love the detail of the USSR government, you really feel like it in a non-fiction book at times. He has always used a lot of good factual details to make his books solid. Like the work of all good authors, you really grow to know the characters, like some and hate some - they have solid reasons for doing what they are doing in the book. There is a lot going on but the way he writes it you do not have any problems following the action. A great book that is well worth the time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars full of action and interesting twists, Feb 16 2002

By	Haseeb (Tempe, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

It's the early eighties and group of radical Ukranian nationalists have a debt to settle as The Soviet Union is facing a possible famine. After a Ukranian nationalist is found barely alive floating in the black sea, the stage is set for a plot which involves numerous european countries as well as the US and Israel.

The character development in this novel is excellent. Frederick Forsyth has a way of bringing out the personalities of the main characters very well. His knowledge of geography really shows that he does his research before he writes. I like the way the book goes from one country to another carefully discribing what is going on but not always telling the reader how it's related to the plot until later. There are quite a few surprising moments which keep your attention. There are points were you may think the story is going nowhere and then there is an abrupt change of pace with no warning.

It is books like this that can turn one into an avid reader of espionage novels.

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Published on Nov 12 2001 by Matherson

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