Set against the volatile landscape of the late 1960s, this thriller follows Sean Rogan, an IRA operative who escapes from a high-security British prison. Seeking refuge across the Irish border, Rogan is immediately coerced back into service by a ruthless paramilitary splinter group. His mission involves orchestrating a high-stakes sabotage operation against a massive power station. As the plot unfolds, Rogan faces internal betrayals and a relentless pursuit by security forces, forcing him to choose between his political loyalties and his personal survival.
Readers of mid-century espionage and paramilitary fiction choose this book for its realistic depiction of urban guerrilla warfare and tactical planning. It appeals to those interested in the historical tensions of Northern Ireland and the logistical details of clandestine operations. The reader finishes the story with a clear understanding of the moral compromises required in insurgent movements and the physical toll of life on the run.
Practical, outward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1969
- Language
- EN
