Inspector Max Kauffman has been

warned. Somewhere in the greatest

city in the world a gang of extortion-

ists is about to strike a paralyzing blow

-a series of strategically placed energy

blackouts. The unknown terrorists

have demanded a multimillion-dollar

ransom.

Day by day the pressure mounts for

the NYPD-to identify and catch the

terrorists-and for the utility company

-whose security, has been breached.

Dissension and betrayal within the ex-

tortionist gang together with unex-

pected forces intervene to speed the

story to a riveting climax.

Taut suspense and nonstop action

make this the inspector s most thrilling

assignment.