Used paperback in good condition. Cover and pages show minimal wear. 286 pages. Published by Fontana Books, 1977. ISBN 0006146678.

The target: Israel's leading nuclear scientist, giving a lecture in London.

The assassin: A Palestinian terrorist, the lone survivor of a three-man hit squad ambushed by Israeli Intelligence in France while on their way to London.

The mercenary: Ciaran McCoy, formerly of the IRA, and The Assassin's only contact in London.

The maverick: Jimmy, an alcoholic, over-the-hill MI5 agent assigned to protect the Israeli scientist. Jimmy is arguably the most dangerous of the lot, but only when sober. Will he be able to prevent a brutal killing?