The tense tale of a deadly terrorist plot set in Holland, from the acclaimed master of action and suspense.
AMSTERDAM AIRPORT HAS DISAPPEARED
BLACKMAIL
The mass of water in its place is the work of the FFF an Irish terrorist group who want to force Britains hand.
SUBTERFUGE
The Dutch call in Detective Lieutenant van Effen feared interrogator and undercover intimate of the criminal Krakers gang to sabotage the FFFs plan.
DISASTER
If van Effen fails and the FFF get control of the vital dyke, either Holland will sink beneath the sea or Britain will be awash with blood.
Dive into a world of relentless suspense and high-stakes intrigue with Alistair MacLean's "Floodgate," a gripping thriller set against the backdrop of a vulnerable Holland. Reissued in 2015 by HarperCollins, this paperback edition plunges readers into a desperate race against time as Detective Lieutenant van Effen, a master of disguise and interrogation, finds himself at the heart of a deadly terrorist plot. Alistair MacLean, a titan of the thriller genre, renowned for his meticulously crafted plots and relentless pacing, delivers another electrifying tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you are fan of novels such as "Where Eagles Dare" and "The Guns of Navarone," then you are surely going to be captured by Floodgate. "Floodgate" throws you headfirst into a crisis of unimaginable scale: Amsterdam Airport has vanished, replaced by a chilling expanse of water. The perpetrators are the FFF, a ruthless Irish terrorist group wielding the threat of catastrophic flooding to blackmail Britain. Their demands are non-negotiable, and the consequences of failure are unthinkable: either Holland will be swallowed by the sea, or Britain will drown in a wave of terror. In this desperate hour, the Dutch authorities turn to Detective Lieutenant van Effen, a shadowy figure known for his unorthodox methods and deep connections within the criminal underworld. Van Effen must infiltrate the Krakers gang, a dangerous network with ties to the FFF, and sabotage the terrorists' plan before it's too late. But as he delves deeper into the conspiracy, van Effen discovers that nothing is as it seems. Treachery lurks around every corner, and he must navigate a treacherous landscape of deceit and betrayal to uncover the truth and prevent an unspeakable disaster. "Floodgate" is more than just a thriller; it's a masterclass in suspense, a meticulously crafted puzzle box that will keep you guessing until the very end. With its complex characters, intricate plot twists, and pulse-pounding action sequences, this book is a must-read for fans of Alistair MacLean and anyone who enjoys a thrilling tale of espionage, sabotage, and political intrigue. Experience the thrill of espionage, the danger of international terrorism, and the suspense of a plot to drown an entire nation. Will Van Effen succeed in his mission? Or will Holland be consumed by the flood? Find out in "Floodgate," a timeless thriller from a true master of the genre. This reissue promises a fresh reading experience for both seasoned MacLean fans and new readers eager to discover the brilliance of this iconic author. 464 pages of non-stop adventure await.