Gorbachev declares the Cold War over, Germany is unified. Peace breaks out in Europe - the US President announces massive cuts of American troops in NATO. The Soviets, French and Germans rejoice - only Britain stands opposed.But within the highest echelons of the American military, there is no joy - only outrage and a sense of betrayal... until a small group of veteran officers sets in motion a series of violent events calculated to bring the world to the brink of nuclear war.In Washington a young Air Force Intelligence officer stumbles across the key to the conspiracy... and finds herself in a desperate race against time as the awsome strategic forces of NATO and the Soviet Union rise toward battle."A neat and baffling story of conspiracy and mayhem" Sunday Express.