The Devil's Alternative: From the number one bestselling author of The Day of the Jackal
May 2011 · Random House
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*The chilling thriller from the international bestselling phenomenon.*
'Again reveals Forsyth as a master of the meticulously researched thriller.' Bookseller
'Compulsively readable ... I was hypnotised.' Financial Times
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'Whichever option I choose, men are going to die.'
When the entire Soviet Union wheat crop is destroyed by a devastating string of failures, the population faces starvation. The USA is quick to offer assistance. They devise a plan to trade vital food resources with the Russians in exchange for sensitive political information. But the Politburo has other ideas: the invasion of Western Europe to commandeer the food for themselves...
As the paths of communication breakdown, the American president and leaders from around the world face an appalling choice: should they allow the loss of thousands to save the lives of many more?
This is the Devil's Alternative, and in this incomparable and gripping thriller the Cold War giants must fight a battle to the death.
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Readers can't get enough of The Devil's Alternative ...
***** 'This is an awesome page-turner crafted by Frederick Forsyth.'
***** 'You know you have a master piece in your hand when you read this book.'
***** 'The best of Forsythe's novels.'
***** 'This was one of the most exciting books I've ever read!'
***** 'Superbly written and Outstanding.'
'Again reveals Forsyth as a master of the meticulously researched thriller.' Bookseller
'Compulsively readable ... I was hypnotised.' Financial Times
____________
'Whichever option I choose, men are going to die.'
When the entire Soviet Union wheat crop is destroyed by a devastating string of failures, the population faces starvation. The USA is quick to offer assistance. They devise a plan to trade vital food resources with the Russians in exchange for sensitive political information. But the Politburo has other ideas: the invasion of Western Europe to commandeer the food for themselves...
As the paths of communication breakdown, the American president and leaders from around the world face an appalling choice: should they allow the loss of thousands to save the lives of many more?
This is the Devil's Alternative, and in this incomparable and gripping thriller the Cold War giants must fight a battle to the death.
____________
Readers can't get enough of The Devil's Alternative ...
***** 'This is an awesome page-turner crafted by Frederick Forsyth.'
***** 'You know you have a master piece in your hand when you read this book.'
***** 'The best of Forsythe's novels.'
***** 'This was one of the most exciting books I've ever read!'
***** 'Superbly written and Outstanding.'
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4.7
46 reviews
David Stevenson
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November 28, 2014
Gr8 book with a gr8 story line & characters, their was a lovely twist part shock at the end, u will not b disappointed if u get this title, may I say the best title in his library is the Afghan
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June 7, 2018
Amazed at the effort to make it one of the best.
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Zafar Khan
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April 12, 2019
Enjoyed reading it for the 2nd time in 15 years. Loved it.
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About the author
Former RAF pilot and investigative journalist Frederick Forsyth defined the modern thriller when he wrote The Day of the Jackal, described by Lee Child as ‘the book that broke the mould’, with its lightning-paced storytelling, effortlessly cool reality and unique insider information. Since then, he has written thirteen novels which have been bestsellers around the world: The Odessa File, The Dogs of War, The Devil’s Alternative, The Fourth Protocol, The Negotiator, The Deceiver, The Fist of God, Icon, Avenger, The Afghan, The Cobra, The Kill List and The Fox. He has also published an autobiography, The Outsider. He lives in Buckinghamshire, England.
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