The unification of Germany has given Nemesis, a group of Euro-terrorists, more room to roam. Under cover as an international arms dealer, Quiller infiltrates Nemesis to pin down rumors of a bomb threat.

Then a Pam Am flight vanishes from the radar screen. On board are two suicidal fanatics along with Quiller, 20,000 pounds of explosives and 40 cylinders of nerve gas. The destination? Who knows? Quiller has never been so desperately alone...or needed!

"Stunningly well done, tense, elliptical, without a misplaced word." (The New Republic)