Part 4: Chapters 83, 84, 85, 86, 87 and 88 Summary

It is 10 hours and 45 minutes until doomsday. When Alex arrives at his small office the next morning, he is surprised to see Martin Lodge. Martin explains that he is there to provide an update on the situation in London.

The morning meeting includes a brief analysis of the suitcase bomb. It is authentic but it has no neutron emitter, no trigger and probably not enough radioactive material inside.

Martin then speaks to the group in French. He explains that, for the most part, the people of London have been splendid; there has been little rioting. Tel Aviv is accustomed to crises and is handling this one well. Most of the ransom money has been raised, but Tel Aviv will probably not agree to make a deal. Someone whispers in Alex's ear that there's an emergency and he's needed, so...