In a nation teetering on the edge, one man must unravel the truth before it's too late.

A British diplomat is kidnapped in Tunisia, and a web of intrigue unravels, revealing a sinister plot that threatens to plunge the nation into chaos.

Peter Craig, a British police advisor, is in Tunis at the behest of the Tunisian government to lend his expertise on security matters. However, within a day of his arrival, he's caught in a whirlwind of clandestine encounters, including an unsettling kidnapping.

As Craig delves deeper, he uncovers a network of revolutionary groups, each with their own motivations and methods. He soon discovers that the seemingly peaceful facade of Tunisia hides a nation simmering with unrest and on the brink of revolution.
With the help of Major Taieb Chaker from the Tunisian security service, Craig races against time to identify the masterminds behind the escalating turmoil.

Their investigation leads them to Ahmed Belcadi, a powerful media tycoon, and his daughter, Yasmin. But as they get closer to the truth, they uncover a web of lies, betrayal, and deadly secrets.Caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, Craig finds himself entangled in a conspiracy that reaches far beyond Tunisia's borders.

Reviews of The Tunisian Tangle

"Benton’s inside knowledge of counter-insurgency gives Craig and the Tunisian Tangle that bit of extra interest which makes a book stand out."
-- Daily Telegraph, 1974

"An enjoyable, convincing tale of high adventure."
-- West Lancashire Evening Gazette, 1974

"The plot is full of action, most of it amid romantic Tunisian settings. Mr Benton is versatile and resourceful in devising plots and counterplots, and is making these revolutionary thrillers a genre of his own—with great success!"
-- South Wales Argus, 1974

"This skilfully exciting story contains a good severe pill under its sugar … considerably enjoyable"
-- The Times, 1974

"Craig is an example of diplomacy in the suspenseful, action-packed world of international intrigue.”
–- Reading for Pleasure, 1975