Zero Plus One

by John Denis

paperback.

256 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1985

About the author

Pen name for John Edwards (former editor of the BBC That's Life programme) and his collaborator Denis Frost.

Reviews

[Lesley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fast moving thriller set in the mountains of Albania. German born industrialist Kreuss is head of Stratos, A secret camp high of Albanian mountain where he is stockpiling stolen atomic parts prior to selling them to China. This operation seems quite straightforward but it is only a cover for yet more devious schemes. Nation will be played off against nation while Kreuss has a future full of riches and power. Ewan scott of MI5 and Mel Stark from the CIA have both been sent to infiltrate the organization, only to discover that the beautiful Holly Quest, Kreuss mistress, Also has other interests at heart. Kidnapping and torture, hijacking and sabotage are all blended together in this excellent double crossing thriller.