A mesmerizing thriller with an intricate plot which takes the reader on an international terrorist hunt from Switzerland to the streets of Rome, over the majestic ski slopes of Gran Sasso, and through the splendid plazas of Vatican City. Ex-intelligence agent Robert Mason and Italian film assistant Laura Castrocello employ their collective skills -- intellectual as well as physical -- to thwart the assassins hunting them; and the story rushes with increasing speed and fascination to culminate in an unexpected climax.

The author presents a rare insight into the contradictions of political life in Italy and the clandestine operations of intelligence agencies of both left and right. Strategy of Terror is a page-turner marked by crisp, distinctive dialog, unforgettable characters, and the Italy that tourists never see. You'll remember this novel long after you've lent it to a friend.