A novel about the tense work of specialists from a unique KGB unit. From a brain-storming session during preparation of a secret operation to a real fight with a cunning enemy anywhere on Earth—this is a path only for courageous, devoted professionals.
After the Six-Day War in the Middle East, the USSR makes efforts so that Israel returns the territories seized from Arab countries. On the other hand, the United States obstruct Israel from reaching a compromise. At this time, a group of Soviet journalists is sent to Egypt to film a story about American arbitrariness. Unexpectedly, the group disappears. It turns out they fell into the hands of terrorists led by a man nicknamed Gryza, who intends to blackmail the Soviet side using hostages. To rescue our citizens, a KGB special forces unit led by Major Vyacheslav Bogdanov arrives in Egypt. Realizing how dangerous the ruthless Gryza is, the major prepares his own original trap for him…
“Novels by A. Tamonikov are about real men for whom notions of valor, honor, and duty are not empty words.” — V. Kolychev
The total print run of A. Tamonikov’s books is over 10 million copies.