Jennifer goes to London with the gold coin to offer Tom immunity for the return of the other five gold coins, or to help recover them. Instead of recovering the others, Jennifer manages to get the one in her possession stolen too. Tom and Jennifer follow leads from London to Paris to Amsterdam to Istanbul in an international chase that leaves you breathless. The geographical detail is realistic and transports you to these exotic cities. There is violence and danger enough to please the most dedicated thriller fan.

Tom Kirk is supposed to be the main character, but quite honestly, he takes a back seat to Agent Jennifer Brown. His personality pales next to hers.

James Twining, an English entrepreneur, writes with dash and gusto, taking us to a whole new level in an international thriller. His characters, and especially the bad guys, are colorful, flamboyant and unpredictable. And, of course, there is a vast conspiracy brewing in his multilevel plot.

Well done, Mr. Twining. I couldn't put this book down. There is a second Tom Kirk novel in the works...I hope Jennifer is in it too...but whether she is or not, I am looking forward to the further adventures of this jewel thief extraordinaire.