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The Devil's Alternative

By: Frederick Forsyth
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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Whichever option I choose, men are going to die.

When the entire Soviet Union wheat crop is destroyed by a devastating string of failures, the population faces starvation. The USA is quick to offer assistance. They devise a plan to trade vital food resources with the Russians in exchange for sensitive political information. But the Politburo has other ideas: the invasion of Western Europe to commandeer the food for them...

As the paths of communication breakdown the president of the United States and leaders from around the world face an appalling choice: Should they allow the loss of thousands to save the lives of many more? This is the Devil's Alternative and in this incomparable and gripping thriller the Cold War giants must fight a battle to the death.

©1979 Frederick Forsyth (P)2012 Random House AudioGo Espionage Political Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Russia Exciting Soviet Union Imperialism Fiction Cold War

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What a great story.... I enjoyed every word of The Devil’s Alternative, it’s great stuff and David Rintoul did it proud.

Superb!

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Brilliantly sculpted spy drama, with several threads that eventually come together, crissing and crossing. Well, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment, and I hooe you shall, too.

Excellent

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I loved this book the intense thrill of the plot keeps you guessing right to the last page.

Exceptional

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Top class narration from David Rintoul of a clever story by a top class author !

Brilliant!

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I enjoyed this novel but it starts slowly. The first half of the book is scene setting and I feel could be condensed considerably.

Great but slow start

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