First published 1988
When a power-hungry general hatches a plot to ignite global war with his cache of atomic bombs, only one man stands in his way: a humble doorman determined to stop the apocalypse. As the general schemes to unleash his devastating arsenal, this unassuming hero must navigate a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, using his wits to outwit the maniacal officer at every turn. In a race against time, the fate of the world hangs in the balance as these two adversaries clash in a climactic showdown that will determine the future of humanity.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, race-against-time
39 pages · Library Binding · Harcourt Childrens Books
Content warnings: violence