The Last Frontier

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An undercover mission beyond the Iron Curtain to recover a defected scientist goes disastrously wrong – a classic early Cold War thriller from the acclaimed master of action and su spense.Doctor Jennings, a noted scientist in possession of a precious secret, has gone over to the Soviet Union. It is Michael Reynolds’ mission to get him back.To penetrate behind the Iron Curtain and reach his quarry will be difficult enough, especially with the fearsome Hungarian Secret Police watching his every move.Then, from inside that terrifying organisation, comes the offer of help – the question is: can it be trusted?In THE LAST FRONTIER, Alistair MacLean masterfully combines elements of espionage, military strategy, and technological intrigue to create a classic adventure thriller. This top-tier fiction novel is a testament to MacLean's storytelling prowess.For fans of Frederick Forsyth (Avenger), Nevil Shute (A Town Like Alice), Ken Follett (The Armour of Light), Edward Marston (The Railway Detective's Christmas Case), and Eric Ambler (The Mask of Dimitrios). Show more