The Zhukov Briefing

The Russian Delta Two class ballistic missile submarine is the deadliest warship afloat, capable of destroying sixteen of the world's largest cities. So when Zhukov, a recently launched prototype, goes aground off the Norwegian coast, the intelligence services of the world rush to the spot... Among the reconnaissance planes and warships, there are soon dubious characters - including the crew of a British yacht, two American 'ornithologists' and Cantonese 'tourists' holidaying in Norway. They have to contend not only with each other but with the captain and commissar of the Soviet submarine, dedicated, ruthless men who will kill to safeguard their country's secrets.