Description

Against the background in Europe Paula Grey has her first inkling of danger when a boat vanishes and its sole occupant drifts ashore - dead, followed by the kidnapping of the daughter of an expert on global trends - with no ransom demand. Then Hilary Vane, arriving from Washington with vital data, is murdered at London Airport. ISBN: 000000065955

Synopsis

Title: By Stealth
Author/Publisher: Colin Forbes (Unknown Publisher)
Publication Year: 1992
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Colin Forbes, a master of the espionage thriller, presents 'By Stealth', a riveting narrative first published in 1992. This hardcover novel plunges readers into a world of covert operations and mounting dread across Europe, where initial disturbing incidents quickly escalate into a complex web of international intrigue.

The story begins to unravel with Paula Grey’s unsettling discovery following the disappearance of a boat and the tragic fate of its sole occupant. This early warning sign is swiftly overshadowed by a baffling kidnapping – the daughter of a global trends expert is taken, yet no ransom demand is made, deepening the mystery surrounding the perpetrator's motives.

Further heightening the tension, the plot thickens with the brutal murder of Hilary Vane, an individual arriving in London from Washington carrying critical data. These disparate events hint at a larger, more sinister scheme at play, demanding the attention of seasoned thriller enthusiasts.

• A Vanished Boat and a Deadly Discovery: The initial spark of danger ignites when Paula Grey confronts the grim reality of a mysteriously vanished boat and the discovery of its deceased occupant, setting a foreboding tone for the events to follow.
• The Enigmatic Kidnapping: A perplexing kidnapping unfolds as the daughter of a prominent expert on global trends is abducted, leaving investigators baffled by the absence of any ransom demands and the hidden motives behind the act.
• London Airport Assassination: The escalating threat culminates with the murder of Hilary Vane at London Airport, an individual bearing vital information from Washington, suggesting a deep-seated conspiracy at the heart of the unfolding drama.

This 1992 hardcover edition of 'By Stealth' stands as a compelling example of Colin Forbes's mastery in crafting intricate and suspenseful thrillers. It will appeal to collectors and readers who appreciate novels of international espionage and mysteries fraught with unexpected twists and high-stakes danger.

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