Gerard Ludi first came into the public eye when he gave evidence in the sensational Fischer trial. As agent Q-018 of the Secret Branch of the South African Police he had infiltrated the South African Communist Party and other countries behind the Iron Curtain. He has been able to give an authentic background to his fast moving thriller.
INTEL, an organisation founded to watch Communist activities, has heard of something big in Russia. A report from an agent recording a snatch of conversation suggests that there may be a plan afoot to assassinate the President of the United States.
Martin du Valley, South African head of X-division, INTEL's trouble-shooters, is sent to investigate. He soon learns that, in spite of elaborate precautions taken to conceal his identity, the Russians know of his coming. Almost on arrival an attempt is made on his life...