The Devil’s Alternative: A High-Stakes Game of Politics, Power, and Survival

When a catastrophic series of crop failures devastates the Soviet Union’s wheat supply, the country teeters on the brink of mass starvation. In a world already divided by Cold War tensions, the United States extends a lifeline—offering to trade vital food resources in exchange for highly sensitive political concessions. But within the Kremlin, hardline factions in the Politburo see the crisis not as a disaster, but as an opportunity—one that could reshape the balance of global power.

As diplomatic negotiations unfold, the world is thrust into a deadly game of chess where every move carries dire consequences. When radical extremists take matters into their own hands, hijacking a supertanker and threatening catastrophe, the fate of millions hangs in the balance. In this electrifying thriller, Frederick Forsyth masterfully weaves a tale of espionage, political brinkmanship, and impossible choices—where the right decision might still lead to disaster.

"There are no solutions. There are only choices."