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Title	:	The Devil's Alternative
Author	:	Frederick Forsyth
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Deluxe Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 432 pages
Published	:	September 1st 1982 by Bantam (first published 1979)
Categories	:	Fiction. Thriller. Spy Thriller. Espionage. Mystery. Novels. Action

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Russia faces famine. The Soviets are forced to pin their hopes for survival on the U.S. But as the KGB and the CIA watch in horror, the rescue of a Ukrainian freedom fighter from the Black Sea unleashes savagery that endangers peace--and plunges leaders from Washington to Moscow into a web of overwhelming intrigue, terror, and suspense. Only two lovers can save the world from nuclear  destruction. Yet every way out means certain death, and the countdown has already begun.

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ISBN:	0553264907 (ISBN13: 9780553264906)
Edition Language:	English

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Ratings: 4.06 From 13151 Users | 222 Reviews

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Probably the best of Forsythe's novels, although The Fourth Protocol is perhaps its equal. It incorporates all of the author's best qualities: a compelling plot with some unexpected twists, seemingly unrealated characters with intersecting story lines and thoroughly researched real-world context.

In 1982 Russia's grain crop is failing and their entire population along with their cattle will be on the brink of starvation in about 3 months unless they can purchase enough grain from the United States to make it through the long Russian winter. The President of the United State sees a chance to force Russia into signing an agreement to prevent total war again when they try to make a deal for the grain purchase. At the same time the largest oil tanker in the world has been built and is on its

What can I say about the author Fredrick Forsyth. He is a master storyteller who combines fact with fiction in his writing. He is one of my favorite authors and consistantly writes books that will hold your attention with many twists and turns.The story takes place in the late 70's early 80's. The story is a prelude to the cold war era. A political intrigue novel that threatens disastrous results worldwide, with a surprise ending. The book is a very interesting read and you will not be

With all of those 5 star ratings... I just could not get into this book. Quit at page 53.

One of the best books I've read. It's been about 12 years since I read it but I would go back and do it again.

Another political page turner. Shades of today with threatened terroristblow up of oil tanker. Thrilling read.

This one started out reading more as a Tom Clancy-style thriller than the other Forsyth books I've read. All "Soviet-Union-plans-to-overthrow-the-West-using-brute-force-and-only-one-spy-can-stop-him!" sort of thing. Then at the half-way point it got rather interesting and quite tense for a couple of hundred pages. Then it got silly at the end. Shame. I really enjoyed that middle section. Still, a superior writer in the genre. Rated MA for adult themes and some violence. 3.5/5