 A review of the novel said "The book doesn't have MacLean's touch, but MacNeill has managed to capture some of the verve and daring spirit of the original.Like other recent remakes - including Ian Fleming and Rex Stout - this version of Alistair MacLean will probably fan the fires of loyalty among his fans".In 1991 a Warwickshire Council trading standards department sued the publisher of the novel claiming misleading advertising.