Chapters 40-46 Summary

Ryan informs Durling of Koga's disappearance. Russian agents within the Japanese government have informed Scherenko that the reason for the kidnapping is that Koga has evidently been involved in discussions with Americans. Clark and Chavez are still under cover as Russians, and it now appears that there is a leak somewhere within the U.S. government. By a process of elimination and investigation, it is determined that Chris Cook, friend of Seiji Nagumo, is the only candidate. The FBI is called.

Operation Zorro begins in full force, with each part of the plan operating simultaneously, as follows:

1. Rangers, provided with Spanish identities and passports, parachute into a remote location in Japan, while Russia runs air force exercises to divert Japanese radar attention. The Rangers will assist three Comanche helicopters, soon to arrive.

2. The "Ohio" subs have arrived off the coast of...