First published in 1996, the story in this novel is set in 1999, in future Russia. The economy is very bad and the president just died of a heart attack. The election is soon to be held and one strong candidate, Igor Komarov, is surely to be win. He makes one fatal mistake, his plan for the Russia is poured on papers, written in black and white. He gives the plan to his personal secretary who after reading forgets to keep it in the save and an old janitor, not sure what he reads but knows it is not good, steals it and gives it to the British Embassy.
The book is divided in 2 parts. Part 1 is about how the plan, known as 'The Black Manifesto' goes from one hand to another, and the story of Jason Monk, a smart CIA agent, who is destroyed by incompetency in the department. Part 2 is how Jason Monk agrees to help preventing Komarov wins the election.
The story is fast paced, very enjoyable. One of the best books I've read.
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