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The story follows three young men, Nat from Israel, Rostov from the KGB, and Yassif from Egypt, who met decades ago and now become adversaries. They are tasked with stealing 200 tons of uranium, which is crucial for a nuclear weapon. The tension between them builds as they race against time on a cargo boat that is bound for the wrong port. The race against time culminates in a dramatic confrontation that will change the world.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Ken Follett
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