Deception, blackmail, murder, revenge - these are the themes of stories that move from London to the coast of Spain, from Mauritius to Dublin to Dordogne. Whether his subject is assassination by stealth, the cruel confidence trick or the cold shock of coincidence, Frederick Forsyth is never less than compulsive, the detail always authentic. Ten stories with the master's touch - a brilliantly readable first collection by an incomparable craftsman of suspense.
The master story teller has prepared an immensely interesting collection. Each story is a gem.
The careful man was a particular favourite because of the meticulous details penned down. How a man designs a will which bypasses all tax bodies yet fulfils a noble deed is a delight to read.
The story No Comebacks is about a millionaire who devoted loves a married woman, to the extent that he is willing to kill her simple husband. Another thrilling story.