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Paul Hater, an international jewel thief, possesses a secret coveted by everyone. Arrested with a stolen necklace, he refuses to divulge the location of other treasures, earning a twenty‑year sentence. When Hater is set free, the International Detective Agency, representing the insurers, can only wait for his release to learn more. A ruthless gang kidnaps Hater on the day he is released, planning to compel him to reveal the hidden secret and willing to do whatever it takes.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: James Hadley Chase
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