In his writing David Longridge has the knack of inserting fictional characters into real settings and historical events. Years ago one could always rely on writers like Eric Ambler and Lionel Davidson to produce credible and compelling espionage thrillers. David Longridge shares their vast talent and continues to grow in stature as one of the best thriller writers working today.
Anyone with an interest in modern history should add this thought-provoking novel to their bookshelves.

The book is set in 1961 and General de Gaulle has returned to lead France as the war in Algeria reaches new levels. The book follows several other characters, such as an investigative reporter, an officer in the French Foreign Legion, a National Assembly deputy, and an ex-German paratrooper. The group is challenged to test their moral lines and consciences as events unfold that tear apart French society. de Gaulle is threatened with assassination and civil war threatens to break out in France. The story jumped around between the characters but was still easy to follow. I learned a lot about historical events I was very unfamiliar with prior to reading the book.