On one suspenseful, action-packed day, fortunes change hands while an ambitious young reporter scrambles to crack the story. A suicidal Junior Minister, an avaricious tycoon, and a seasoned criminal with his tough team of "lads" all play their parts in a scheme that moves "paper money" around at a dizzying pace. Crime, high finance and journalism come together in this early thriller by the bestselling author of On Wings of Eagles, Lie Down With Lions and The Key to Rebecca.

Ken Follet was born in Cardiff, Wales in 1949. Forbidden to watch television as a boy, he spent much of his time reading mysteries and thrillers. After graduating from the University of London with a degree in philosophy, Follett worked as a journalist, until he published his first hugely successful book The Eye of the Needle. His other works include On Wings of Eagles, Hammer to Eden, Code to Zero and Jackdaw.