A French refugee washes up on the English coast. Feverish, delirious, he babbles incoherently to the men who find him. A single phrase, ‘Lotfus, spell it backwards.’ The event sparks an explosive reaction at throughout Department Z, where the agents—including Bill Loftus himself—are fighting a desperate battle to uncover a Nazi scheme that threatens the very heart of British Defence. Soon, the men of Department Z find themselves in the midst of a conspiracy theory, a kidnapping plot, and a dangerous weapon… The Day of Disaster is the 18th book in the Department Z series, and was originally published in 1942. ‘ Phenomenal .’ — Life Magazine ‘Mr. Creasey’s excitements follow fast upon each other.’ — Daily Telegraph ‘Action and pace have always been features of Mr. Creasey’s writing.’ — Scotsman ‘ Racy, amusing, and up to date . Told with speed and ingenuity.’ — Morning Post ‘Mr. Creasey is a high-spirited and rambunctious narrator.’ — John o’ London’s Weekly ‘Creasey realizes that it is the principal business of thrillers to thrill.’ — Church Times ‘ Will be remembered when most mystery stories are forgotten.’ — Public Opinion
This book is part of the Department Z Books series and is book #18 in the series.