A vicious murder with a broadsword leaves a man dead at a remote and ancient castle in the Bavarian forests. Shortly thereafter, the bubonic plague-a hideous disease believed to be eliminated centuries ago, is detected in Bavaria, killing its victims. German police Kommissar Franz Waldbaer strongly suspects a link to the castle, but his investigation is impeded by the master of the castle, the arrogant Count von Wintelock. As Waldbaer painfully extracts information from the Count, more people die, and it becomes apparent that the deadly plague is spreading-and fast. Waldbaer and his team of international infectious disease specialists find themsleves on a collision course with a twisted genius who wants to plunge the world into the Dark Ages, leaving millions dead. To make matters worse, the killer has a terminal disease. With nothing to lose, he accelerates his efforts.

About the Author
John J. LeBeau served as a clandestine operations officer in the Central Intelligence Agency for 25 years. Dr. LeBeau is now Professor of National Security Studies at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies In Garmish, Germany. His first novel, Collision of Evil, was nominated Best First Novel by International Thriller Writers.

Awards
Short-listed for ITW - Best First Novel 2009 (United States) and National Indie Excellence - New Fiction 2010 (United States) and USA National Best Book Award 2012 (United States) and ForeWord Book of the Year - Thriller / Suspense 2012 (United States).



Book Information
ISBN 9781608091621
Author John LeBeau
Format Paperback
Page Count 332
Imprint Oceanview Publishing
Publisher Oceanview Publishing
Weight(grams) 444g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 155mm * 20mm