American diplomat and scientist, David Shawn, knew that dealing with
nuclear explosions was a dangerous business. But he had no idea that he
and his family were under threat closer to home. A high profile
kidnapping with international complications takes Inspector Roger West
stateside, as he hunts for the criminals and gets a good dose of
American hospitality. An action-packed finale in Trenton, New Jersey
rounds off this explosive case for the Inspector!
Master crime fiction writer John Creasey's near 600 titles have sold
more than 80 million copies in over 25 languages across 100 countries
under both his own name and more than 20 other pseudonyms. His style
varied with each identity and led to him being regarded as a literary
phenomena. Amongst the many series written were Gideon of Scotland Yard,
The Toff, The Baron, Dr. Palfrey, and Inspector West, as JJ Marric,
Michael Halliday, Patrick Dawlish and others.
During his lifetime Creasey enjoyed an ever increasing reputation both
in the UK and overseas, especially the USA. This was further enhanced by
constant revision of his works in order to assure the best possible be
presented to his readers and also by many awards, not least of which was
being honoured twice by the Mystery Writer's of America, latterly as
Grand Master.
