In the final phases of the Algerian war, Strait is caught between the French generals and the Algerian revolutionaries as peace negotiations grow ever more dangerous and complicated.
When Strait meets an ace racing driver whose eyesight is failing, he sees the opportunity to help a young man achieve his aim of driving in top racing rally - but another man is interested in driver for different reasons.
An easily impressed American heiress runs off with a strange man who rescued her from a gang of thugs in the French Riviera. Strait is asked to take pictures of the couple while they're in hiding before they marry, an exclusive for a Paris paper, but something doesn't add up about the would-be groom.
In India, an undefended, remote town is at risk of a takeover when red Chinese soldiers start arriving. Strait's story assignment, and only hope for the inhabitants, is a lady bacteriologist sent by the Indian government.
In Havana, Strait is arrested and imprisoned for taking unauthorized photographs. Maggie gets help from shady Argentinian businessman Carlos Borella. He has connections with corrupt government officials; he can get Strait freed from prison
Assigned to report on the Scottish highland clan system. Strait finds the residents of a Scottish village less than friendly when he enquiries about 'sacred' highland traditions.
Professor O'Connor claims to have discovered an engraved stone tablet which provides a link to an early civilisation. Assigned to cover the story for a science magazine, Mike finds that all is not as it first appears.
Stait is asked to do some publicity for a girl who seems to be a genuine clairvoyant, who reluctantly passes all tests of her abilities- yet she may not be what she seems.
A casual assignment in Berlin photograph the latest fashions for his magazine turns into a nightmare for Mike Strait when he uncovers a plot to assassinate a visiting industrialist.
In West Berlin, Strait stays with a German friend from the war and his young English wife. American occupation forces believe the friend is passing allied secrets to the communists, and endeavor to recruit Strait's help.
