Hine accepts a party invitation from the defence minister of a wealthy Middle Eastern state. The reason for the invite becomes clear when he learns the guest... read more
Hine demonstrates the advantage of independence when bureaucracy threatens to stall a very profitable deal to supply fifty tanks to a Middle Eastern country.... read more
Hine is doubtful when approached for mortars by a white African mercenary, Du Plooy. But business is business, and he works out a quid pro quo to put the sal... read more
An African, Mbusa, wants a thousand automatic rifles to start a revolution. Hine, well aware that such a deal would be dangerous, finds there is a market for... read more
An arms deal with a small Eastern country seems a certainty for Hine when the country's defence minister accepts his proposals. But diplomatic double-crossin... read more
Hine is forced to defend himself when Harris is sent on a mission to discredit him - even though it means scoring a hollow victory over George Dyson, an old ... read more
Selling arms is not only a matter of salesmanship and the quality of the goods. There are many dubious aspects to the business - which explains why Hine is a... read more
Hine calls on his estranged wife, Liz, in Manchester. As they talk, there is a warmth and a promise of reconciliation; but, as ever, business is the third pa... read more
An arms deal, or Joe Hine's life? Harris is forced to make a grim decision when Hine is kidnapped by an African rebel group. When news of the kidnap reaches ... read more
Sir Christopher asks Hine to help resolve a dock dispute which is holding up a shipment of parts; if he succeeds, there may be a top executive post for him a... read more
A large tax demand leaves Hine anxious to pull off a prospective deal with the small Eastern country of Sabat. When the deal is jeopardised by political pres... read more
A little rumour mongering regarding Rashid enables Hine to secure a deal to supply a squadron of English jet fighters in the face of French competition. His ... read more