| A huge banking concern called INCUBUS is developing its influence into Eastern bloc nations, including Russia. When it is learned that this concern may be using rather unconventional methods of intrusion, for instance terrorism and blackmail, Britain's best SIS agents Tweed, Paula Grey and Bob Newman are sent to investigate. Great, well-described Scandinavian locales and an original story idea make this thriller well worth reading. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of story - very upbeat Time/era of story: Spying/Terrorism Thriller Yes Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book descript. of violence and chases - 20 % Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 20 % Who's the terrorist enemy here? Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - an organization Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: Eccentric: Yes Motive of antagonist - power The antagonists are: - big business leader(s) Setting Europe Yes European country: - Germany - Scandinavia - England/UK Asia/Pacific Yes Asian country: - Russia Ice Caps/Sea? Yes Where? - Ocean Mountains/Cliffs Yes Mountains: - climbing on trails - falling off Forest? Yes Water? Yes Water: - pleasure/love boat Air? Yes Air: - passenger plane City? Yes City: - London - dangerous - wealthy - Misc setting - prison - resort/hotel - moving train - fort/military installation - fancy mansion Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment Unusual forms of death - asphyxiation - dropped from large heights - fright - hanging - perforation--bullets - blunt clubbing (like seals) Unusual form of death? Yes Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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