1982. Russia faces famine. The Soviets are forced to pin their hopes for survival on the U.S. But as the KGB and the CIA watch in horror, the rescue of the Ukrainian "freedom fighter" form the Black Sea unleashes savagery that endangers peace- and plunges leaders from Washington to Moscow into web of overwhelming intrigue, terror and suspense. Only two lovers can save the world from nuclear destruction. Yet every way out means certain death. And the countdown has already begun.

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