He's dedicated himself to winning cycling's most famous race. They're dedicated to making sure he doesn't--no matter what the cost.

The world's best cyclists have come to France, intent on conquering intense heat, steep mountain slopes, world-class competitors--and their own fear of failure in the sport's biggest race. To win the 23-day, 2,300-mile Tour de France is Ian Kendall's lifelong dream. It's also a way to win the heart of Chase Evans, the girl he wants to marry.

As the race progresses Ian is among the leaders, but continued bomb threats and scare tactics may cancel the Tour--and crush his dreams. Security and intelligence officials are worried: Could this have anything to do with Moscow's latest elections, as some evidence seems to indicate? Could it be an IRA plot? Or is someone trying to control the race results for their own selfish purposes?

When conspirators aim their violence at Ian, CIA agent Drew Gregory intensifies his search and discovers a critical clue. But time is running out--there are only days left to find whatever answers are hidden among the riders or within the vast crowd of spectators. It is up to Drew and his new ally, the woman Ian loves, to identify the figures in this international game of intrigue before the race for glory ends.

Cycling's greatest test of courage, endurance, and heart has become the battleground for world peace--and in this war, only one can be the winner.

The Race for Autumn's Glory is sixth in the popular Seasons of Intrigue series by Doris Elaine Fell. These books feature contemporary settings, exciting plots, and well-drawn characters who find romance and faith amid international conspiracy.