Alistair MacLean-The Dark Crusader 

A classic tale of espionage, secret missions and exotic locations from the acclaimed master of action and suspense, Alistair MacLean.Eight job advertisements.Eight jobs. Eight specialists in modern technology required.Eight scientists to fill them.Applicants to be married, with no children, and prepared to travel. Highly persuasive salaries.One criminal mastermind.Eight positions filled. Eight scientists - and their wives - disappear. Completely.One secret agent to stop him Advertisment no.9. Sydney, Australia. Fuel specialist required. Looks like a job for John Bentall