Collects the stories that move from London to the coast of Spain, from Mauritius to Dublin to Dordogne.

Deception, blackmail, murder, and 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 - this is a brilliantly readable first collection by an incomparable craftsman of suspense.

Review
“A diverting collection of short suspense fiction that should be both surprise and delight Forsyth fans” New York Times Book Review “The ten stories vibrate with drama and the shock of the unexpected... chillingly effective” Publishers Weekly

Frederick Forsyth is the author of a number of bestselling novels including The Day of the Jackel, The Odessa File, The Dogs of War, The Devil's Alternative and The Fourth Protocol. He lives in Hertfordshire, England.