'Brace yourself. I'm going to be accused of murder and rape. A beautiful young girl i've never seen before...' Target of a ruthless frame-up; Tweed is forced to flee into snow-bound europe. Paula Grey insists on accompanying him on his journey into the unknown. The relentless manhunt is directed by Lance Buckmaster; newly appointed Minister for External Security. Europe's top security chiefs; once Tweed's friends; are alerted to arrest the fugitive. The unknown enemy hires Armand Horowitz; Europe's top assassin. His mission: kill Tweed. Racing down Germany's authobahns; Tweed and Paula face lethal ambushes. Why is it vital Tweed never returns alive? Is the key to these bizarre events Shockwave; sheet anchor of Western Europe's defence? Transported abroad the Lampedusa; sailing Britain; the giant computer could guarantee the safety of the world. And Tweed was in charge of its uninterupted passage. Joined by foreign correspondent Bob Newman; Tweed seeks desperately to elude his mysterious pursuers. Arriving at his Swiss sanctuary via the ice-cole Black Forest; Tweed hears of the catastrophe. The Lampedusa has been hijacked...Colin Forbes 'has no equal' Sunday Mirror