<br>Recommended for fans of political thrillers with espionage
and suspense elements. The Devil's Alternative is a well-written page-turner that explores the trade-offs
inherent in political decision-making. The novel's unique and distinctive feature is its
focus on food politics during the Cold War, which makes it a fascinating read for anyone
interested in history and the politics of scarcity.

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'Whichever option I choose, men are going to die.'When the entire Soviet Union wheat crop is destroyed by a devastating string of failures, the population faces starvation. The USA is quick to offer assistance. They devise a plan to trade vital food resources with the Russians in exchange for sensitive political information. But the Politburo has other the invasion of Western Europe to commandeer the food for themselves...As the paths of communication breakdown the president of the United States and leaders from around the world face an appalling Should they allow the loss of thousands to save the lives of many more? This is The Devil's Alternative and in this incomparable and gripping thriller from the master of espionage and suspense, the Cold War giants must fight a battle to the death.

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