Fear strikes the corridors of power in South Africa's houses of parliament. An assassin is killing government cabinet ministers and the president is being blackmailed - but no one knows why. Martial arts expert James Steiner is again thrown into a world of post-apartheid political intrigue, betrayal and terror. Steiner's cool independence makes him perfect for the job of tracking down the killer. A complex plot soon reveals that trust can be misplaced. In a race against time, Steiner must save the lives of innocent men. But a name from his past comes back to haunt him - and to claim his life. Will his mental strength be enough to bring him out on top and save the life of the woman he loves? ******* Brian Reeve was born and brought up in South Africa. He studied karate and aikido in Japan, achieving black-belt grades in each discipline, and lives in London. Books published by the author are: The Scorpions' Tail (2010) Zen Mind, No Mind (2011) The Spirit of the Samurai (2012) A Dangerous Game (2013) Dark Intent (2013) | Deadly Instinct by Brian Reeve, Paperback | Indigo Chapters