Russia faces famine. The Soviets are forced to pin their hopes for survival on the us. But as the KGB and CIA watch in horror, the rescue of a Ukrainian freedom fighter from the Black Sea Alicia savagery that endangers peace and plunges leaders from Washington to Moscow until web of overwhelming intrigued, terror, and suspense. Only two lovers can save the world from nuclear destruction. Yet every way out means certain death. And the countdown has already begun.