The Devil's Alternative

The Devil's Alternative

Summary

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.'

Reviews

  • Again reveals Forsyth as a master of the meticulously researched thriller
    Bookseller

About the author

Frederick Forsyth

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 twelve 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 and, most recently, The Kill List. He lives in Buckinghamshire, England.
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