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In "Floodgate", Alistair MacLean turns a tense suspense into a high-stakes drama. The Irish terrorist organization FFF threatens to flood Holland by seizing a critical dyke. Facing a looming disaster that could sink Holland or spill blood into Britain, the Dutch authorities enlist Detective Lieutenant van Effen. Known for his fearsome interrogation skills and intimate knowledge of the criminal Krakers gang, van Effen is tasked with sabotaging the FFF’s plan before the catastrophe unfolds.
The novel blends elements of detective work with a looming national emergency, delivering a pulse‑pounding narrative that explores the dangers of terrorism and the delicate balance of European security.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Alistair MacLean
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