\'A spellbinder . produces effects of high and painful excitement\' - Spectator An Irish Republican Army plot goes horribly wrong when its leader, Johnny Murtah, kills an innocent man and is himself gravely. . . very moving . . . takes hold before the first shot is fired\' - New York Times \'Rarely does a tale about pursuers and pursued reach the intensity of fear, uncertainty and apprehension\' - New York World-Telegram \'Of unusual interest and distinction . . . \'A spellbinder