Department Z is an ultra-secret British Intelligence Agency made up of civilian, single men, risking their lives to protect their country. All tasks are hush-hush and ulterior tactics are used, anything to stop the enemy. A summit of the world's most powerful nations is underway and Jonathan Grant, a new recruit to Department Z, is risking his life to stop the summit turning into a mass killing, all with the help of the enigmatic Marlene von Barlack and her little black book of politicians.

'The King of Crime' wrote an astonishing number of crime and mystery books, selling more than 80 million copies worldwide in 28 languages over five decades. His most famous characters include The Baron, Inspector West, and Gideon. The Creasey Dagger is the UK's top award for first time crime novelists with winners including Patricia Cornwell and Minette Walters. Creasey is an inspiration to the aspiring but as yet unpublished author. He had 743 rejection slips before his first book was accepted. He never stopped believing in himself and he never gave up. He wasn't afraid to take risks either--writing under 10 different names and changing styles with each character.