It was the fortieth anniversary of

the D-Day invasion, and the Normandy

coast was the site of numerous cele-

brations, ceremonies, and other events

commemorating the occasion. Major

Edward Parker attended some, then

moved away from the crowds, looking

for something. Or someone. He knew

what would happen when he found

what he was looking for: he almost

welcomed it. Then he was spun around

and felt a hand at the small of his

back.

The death of the former member of

the elite U.S. Army Ranger fighting

force is the opening salvo in a new

battle of wits between the KGB and

Dr.David Audley of British Intelli-

gence. That Parker was a spy was one

thing, but his sacrifice was made spe-

cifically in order to force Audley s

hand. The gambit is successful. Now

Audley must acknowledge his mistake

...and try to redeem himself.