UNACO by Alistair MacLean
The UNACO series by Alistair MacLean is a thrilling collection of espionage and action-packed novels. UNACO, the United Nations Anti-Crime Organization, is a fictional elite task force that tackles high-stakes missions involving terrorism, espionage, and global threats. With gripping plots and unforgettable characters, this series is a must-read for fans of international intrigue.
Publication Order of UNACO Books
- Hostage Tower (1980)
- Air Force One Is Down (1981)
- Death Train (1988)
- Night Watch (1989)
- Red Alert (1990)
- Time of the Assassins (1991)
- Dead Halt (1992)
- Code Breaker (1993)
- Rendezvous (1995)
- Prime Target (1997)
- Borrowed Time (1998)
1. Hostage Tower (1980)
The series begins with a daring plot to hijack the Eiffel Tower and hold it for ransom. UNACO agents must race against time to stop the mastermind behind this audacious crime. This book sets the stage for the high-stakes missions that define the series.
2. Air Force One Is Down (1981)
When Air Force One is hijacked, the President of the United States is taken hostage. UNACO agents are called in to rescue him and prevent a global catastrophe. This fast-paced thriller is filled with suspense and unexpected twists.
3. Death Train (1988)
A train carrying a deadly cargo of nuclear weapons is hijacked. UNACO agents Mike Graham and Sabrina Carver must stop the terrorists before they unleash destruction. This book combines action, suspense, and a race against time.
4. Night Watch (1989)
A priceless Rembrandt painting is stolen, and the trail leads to a dangerous criminal network. UNACO agents must navigate a web of deception and danger to recover the painting and bring the culprits to justice.
5. Red Alert (1990)
A deadly virus is stolen from a laboratory, and the thieves threaten to release it unless their demands are met. UNACO agents must track down the virus and stop the terrorists before millions of lives are lost.
6. Time of the Assassins (1991)
A long-dead international terrorist appears to have returned, and a CIA agent is murdered. UNACO agents must uncover the truth and stop a deadly conspiracy that threatens global security.
7. Dead Halt (1992)
An arms deal bound for the IRA leads UNACO agents into a dangerous cartel of arms dealers and international power brokers. This gripping story takes readers across the globe in a thrilling chase.
8. Code Breaker (1993)
When secret documents revealing the identities of UNACO agents are stolen, the entire organization is at risk. UNACO agents must recover the documents and stop a powerful adversary before it’s too late.
9. Rendezvous (1995)
Set during World War II, this story follows a daring mission in the Mediterranean. UNACO agents must navigate betrayal and danger to complete their mission and change the course of the war.
10. Prime Target (1997)
A U.S. government official is assassinated, and a list of names connected to a deadly conspiracy is discovered. UNACO agents must unravel the mystery and stop a plot rooted in the final days of World War II.
11. Borrowed Time (1998)
Militant extremists threaten the peace of the Vale of Kashmir. UNACO agents Mike Graham and Sabrina Carver must infiltrate the extremists’ network and prevent an international crisis.
Why You’ll Love UNACO
The UNACO series is perfect for fans of fast-paced thrillers and international espionage. Each book delivers high-stakes missions, complex characters, and gripping plots. The stories are filled with action, suspense, and unexpected twists, making them hard to put down.
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