A serial killer is terrorizing London with his weapon of choice, a Scimitar. Detective Chief Inspector John Moore of MI5's Counter Terrorism Section is not convinced the murder spree is a random act of a crazed psychopath. Evidence leads to Eurotech, an international biotechnology company specializing in gene manipulation. CEO Jacqueline Rochester, desperate to revive the company's flagging fortunes plans to unleash a genetically enhanced strain of smallpox upon the citizens of London. Only Eurotech has the vaccine to combat a catastrophic pandemic. Rochester enlists a group of misguided martyrs who believe they are embarking on a Jihadist mission, unaware that they are participating in a giant financial conspiracy. Once Moore connects the dots, it becomes a race against time to thwart Rochester's ambitions but there is still an assassin on the streets; hell bent on ensuring the Jihadists' mission is successful. Scimitar is a fast-paced, shockingly realistic thriller that will keep readers enthralled to the very end. "Walters' storytelling skills offer a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue, sure to keep the reader captivated."