James Mayo - Sergeant Death

First published as "Once in a Lifetime" by William Heinemann Ltd (hardback) in 1968. Published and re-titled in paperback by Pan in 1969, this second printing (ISBN: 0330023314) is dated 1970. James Mayo was a pseudonym of Stephen Coulter.

Back cover synopsis: "Absorbing stuff about fake and genuine antiques, archaeological hordes in Iran, red-blooded action, and well-drawn assorted villains...Charles Hood is a durable hero."