A classic tale of espionage, secret missions and exotic locations which out-Bonds Bond, from the acclaimed master of action and suspense.Eight job advertisements.Eight jobs. Eight specialists in modern technology required.Eight scientists to fill them.Applicants to be married, with no children, and prepared to travel. Highly persuasive salaries.One criminal mastermind.Eight positions filled. Eight scientists – and their wives – disappear. Completely.One secret agent to stop him.Advertisement no.9. Sydney, Australia. Fuel specialist required. Looks like a job for John Bentall…In The Dark Crusader, Alistair MacLean takes readers on a thrilling journey through a world of crime and mystery. The novel's technological aspects add a unique layer to the traditional detective genre, making it a must-read for fans of thrillers.For fans of Frederick Forsyth (The Day of the Jackal), Ken Follett (Triple), Edward Marston (Murder in Transit), and Eric Ambler (The Schirmer Inheritance).HarperCollins 2022
