Maclean sets the plot around Narcotics underworld dominating Amsterdam and other parts in Netherlands. A veteran Narcotics bureau agent, Paul Sherman uses his tactics assisted by two charming female agents, one an experienced operative, the other a rookie. Sherman is in the Netherlands after receiving word about a vicious heroin (drug) smuggling ring from a compliance.
However, the narco-criminals will kill ruthlessly to protect its operation and even before Sherman can leave he has already witnessed the gunning down of his key contact, been knocked half-unconscious by an assassin, and tangled with local authorities. "Puppet on a Chain" has the standard twisting plot, local atmospherics, and sardonic dialogue that were Maclean's trademarks as a story-teller. Maclean allows his protagonist to have a bantering sarcastic relationship with his assistants that provides a streak of humor as the plot unfolds.
Unfortunately, Sherman's relationship with his assistants is used against him. As his investigation is undermined by betrayal, leaving him constantly a half-step behind his adversaries, Sherman must resort to increasingly violent action to turn the tables. The story culminates in a violent struggle above the streets of Amsterdam to save the life of his surviving female operative, not knowing whether anyone they meet can really be trusted.
One more novel that was translated to a form of story by my dad, I love this plot till date!
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