In a secret room in Washington DC John Tanner is asked to stake his life - and those of his wife and children - on a gamble whose goals and risks no one will fully reveal to him. neighbours, everyone and anyone could be part of a monstrous conspiracy of international evil. existence of America - and the future of the entire free world... Paperback , 250 pages Published September 1st 2005 by Orion (first published 1972)