The only son of the President of the United States has been kidnapped. The FBI, the CIA and Scotland Yard intervene with all their means to discover the kidnappers, but it is Quinn, the negotiator, who manages to contact them and close a deal. However, it tragically fails and a fierce manhunt ensues to catch the culprits. Forsyth once again proves his worth as one of the masters of the genre. “Forsyth’s ability to come up with complex and believable scenarios, build tension, introduce thoughtful parentheses, and bring the plot to a brilliant denouement is virtually seamless.