An intriguing political thriller. The oil is running out in the Middle East. The Sheiks in control will soon vanish leaving the people to suffer starvation, poverty and disease. The 21st Century Crusaders are determined to prevent disaster from happening. Of course first they must recruit and establish a strategy to save the Middle East. Jason Scott and Penny Smith are two of the reluctant Crusaders. Blackmailed into helping, they are forced to steal the plans of the prototype laser-gun. Mystified and out of his depth Scott ends up in Israel, Penny Smith isn't quite so lucky. A twisting, turning, story of political intrigue which takes a fresh new look at a world sent to madness once the oil runs out... Another great novel by Curtis Moon. The first, Sentimental Journey, promised great things and this doesn't fail to deliver on that promise.