The winner takes it all... but what
if eventually there is no winner at all despite the high stakes? Chase is one
of the few writers who can pull such a scenario off! Another brilliant plot
with a priceless icon involved; with international ripples.
Many characters made famous by the
author are present here; including proficient art thieves, the notorious,
ruthless Herman Radnitz, and Tom Lepski the indomitable Cop. As the story
unfolds, with the icon stolen, it becomes clear that all the parties involved
hardly trust each other, and are ready to double cross each other.
We are introduced to a new, young
unconscionable killer, the younger Holtz whose evil mien startles even the
cruel Radnitz himself. "Radnitz stubbed out his cigar (shaken). It was as
if death had walked out of the room, and Radnitz feared death..." The
action reaches a peak - with everybody somehow losing
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Paul Lothane
Tom Lepski- an intriguing policeman, ambitious, driven, ruthless- so much in love with his wife, Carroll
ReplyDeleteChase - always keeps one guessing. i don't really see his books around these days
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