The Alamut Ambush -

: A signature theme in Price's work is that "the past lies in wait to ambush the present"—the idea that historical events hold the key to solving modern mysteries. Key Characters

: The novel was adapted for television in 1986 as part of the series "Chessgame," starring Terence Stamp as David Audley. It was later released as a standalone TV movie titled The Alamut Ambush . Publication History The Alamut Ambush

is a classic espionage novel by Anthony Price, first published in 1971. It is the second book in his acclaimed David Audley series and is widely regarded as a superior sequel to the series debut, The Labyrinth Makers . Core Premise and Plot : A signature theme in Price's work is

: The story begins with a fatal car bomb on a quiet English road, which initially appears to be an act of Middle Eastern terrorism. Publication History is a classic espionage novel by