The Keys of Hell - Paul Chavasse, Bk 3 Author:Jack Higgins British expatriate Paul Chavasse is about as tough as they come. For years he has made a dangerous living running men and intelligence across the Adriatic Sea from Italy to the communist country of Albania. But his ideals are about to be tested -- more than he ever thought possible. — The Albanian government, seeking to crush a religious resurgen... more »ce within its borders, wants to find and destroy the Madonna of Scutari -- a legendary statue of ebony and gold that has protected the faithful for a thousand years. Before government forces capture them, priests hide the carving deep in the marshes along the coast.
Now, Paul Chavasse must outrun an entire army in a race to save the priceless relic - and the lives of thousands of believers....« less
Not my favorite Higgins's book so far, and I am beginning to notice a pattern. If you are a character in the first chapter of the book, go ahead and take the taxi/car/limo. Really. If you are a character that won't be in the rest of the book, don't listen to the offer of money. It isn't in your best interest.
Beyond that, it flows rather well, parts of the plot felt as if it had some holes, but overall Higgins can still make you care for the characters you should, and think that other certain ones have coming what they get.