Jean Tredegar
A group of inmates escape from Dartmoor prison. They hide out in the English country side but are doggedly chased by police.
May
Ряд ядерных испытаний, проведенных американцами совместно с СССР, привел к тому, что планета Земля начала крутиться вокруг своей оси в обратную сторону и приближаться к Солнцу. Похоже, скоро всем наступит безоговорочный конец. Чем он ближе, тем больше активизируется пресса: журналисты разоблачают скандалы, закручивают интрижки и вообще готовятся к встрече с Создателем.
Zena
Augie comes out of prison and finds his old vice racket has been taken over by the sinister Gollar, so he dreams up a new scam.
Connie Miller
An American ex-GI takes a job as a truck driver to support his British war bride Connie. It isn't long, however, before Harry is blackmailed into joining a smuggling operation run by a conniving criminal.
Ruth Worth
While sailing lawfully up the Yangste in 1949, the British warship Amethyst found its return to the open sea blocked by Communist Chinese shore batteries that unexpectedly opened fire. In charge, Lietenant Commander Kerans was not however prepared for his crew and his ship to remain as a hostage for the Chinese to use as an international pawn.
Pamela (segment "Thief of London' story)
A compilation of 3 stories, "The Wedding Gift", "The Thief of London" and "The Final Twist". Originally part of the Danziger Brothers series "Calling Scotland Yard"
Renee Wexford
Ace crime reporter Watling tries to discover the identity of a notorious jewel thief, but his informant is murdered. At a house party, Watling helps detective Adam expose the criminal.
June Maple
When Ex Colonel Merton discovers a burglar ransacking his home, he is shocked to find out that the thief is a former soldier from his tank regiment. When the thief escapes, Merton tries to contact former members of the regiment, in order to find out what set the thief on the road to crime.