The Chinese Paymaster (Killmaster novel)

"The Chinese Paymaster" is a novel in the Killmaster series of spy novels, published in 1967.

Plot summary

The Chinese have ruined several American intelligence operations in recent months. David Hawk, head of AXE, believes that the Chinese have recruited a new paymaster, able to reach top people in various governments and get them to pass along sensitive information. The only lead is that the paymaster seems to be moving around on charter flights. Nick Carter is sent on the next flight and, although his cover is almost immediately broken, he escapes several attempts on his life before uncovering the airline public relations man as the head spy.