This one was a nice surprise I have to admit. Also it shows that history only repeats itself.

It is almost 20 years after the WW2 and all the veterans that where involved in the dangerous hide-and-seek game behind German front-lines in France are now involved into more shadier activities as hired guns for underworld, assassins, bodyguards, information-brokers and every role in between that requires tough, action driven person that is more than capable to take care of oneself with or without weapons.

And here enters Lewis Cane, former SOE operator in France, hired to transport famous businessman from shores of France to Liechtenstein so that businessman can attend a very important meeting while avoiding the police wanting him for questioning in regard to the sexual abuse.

Cane is joined by Harvey Lovell, veteran bodyguard of US Secret Service and [as they elude hired guns that try to kill them all] his friends from days of WW2 struggle. All of the characters have their own problems, and "mental-baggage" from the past. But the way they act and behave shows that they are professionals in their field. I have to admit level of details is exquisite.

Story is very fast paced and very, very modern. I have read some of the older thrillers but for this one I would never guess that it was written int he 1960's. I would place it in the more recent time-range (90's, even 2000's).

I am currently looking out for more works by this author.

Highly recommended for all fans of action thrillers. ( )

This is an action thriller from 1965 that is reminiscent of James Bond stories. The protagonist is asked to escort a businessman from France to Liechtenstein for a meeting of shareholders which must happen before "midnight plus one minute" on the appointed date. The business is located in Liechtenstein because of the tax laws. The adventures that follow include lots of shooting, car crashes, double-crossing and the like - and lots of fun. ( )