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The concept of a secret list that determines life or death is chilling. I'm curious what inspired Forsyth to explore this dark aspect of espionage fiction.

The story builds up so much suspense but I found myself wanting more action in the middle chapters. Was that intentional to heighten the stakes later on?

Forsyth is known for his realistic detail, and I wonder whether the procedures and politics depicted are based on actual practices or purely fictional.