Dead Mans Handle

Dead Man’s Handle is the final full-length Modesty Blaise novel, first published in 1985. When Willie Garvin is kidnapped and brainwashed by the sinister Dr. Thaddeus Pilgrim, he is programmed to kill Modesty Blaise on sight. As Modesty tracks him to the Greek island of Kalivari, she must navigate a deadly game of assassins, gladiatorial combat, and psychological manipulation. O’Donnell delivers a thrilling espionage adventure filled with action, intrigue, and unforgettable villains