by Ken Follett
First published 1979
Decades ago, three young men's lives intertwined, unaware their choices would make them adversaries. Now, Israel's celebrated "Pirate" Nat stages a daring nuclear exploit, pursued by the KGB's Rostov and Egypt's Yassif. With 200 tons of uranium at stake, the stakes rise to an extraordinary climax on a doomed cargo boat. At the heart of this white-knuckle thriller lies the question of what binds these men together, and what will ultimately tear them apart.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, suspense, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: adversaries, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Israel, United Kingdom
Period: Modern
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