16 NOVEMBER 1956, Page 24

INTENT TO KILL. By Michael Bryan. (Eyre and Spottiswoode, 10s.

6d.) Skilfully characterised trio of professional killers are commissioned to dispose of South American politico being operated on, incognito, in Montreal hospital. Very fast and effec- tive: picture of Montreal under snow, couple of pretty fancy love affairs, and surgical detail all skilfully done.