The Professionals #6: Fall Girl
by Ken Blake (Sphere, 1979)
Even though the prose is pulpy, the odd turn of phrase is enough to suggest this TV tie-in—three straightforward action retellings that bring back the memories—was churned out by a decent author (as it happens, British SF writer Kenneth Bulmer).
The Professionals, Dossier 4
[Seasons 4 (partial) & 5] (ITV, 1980-1983)
For all its featuring of shootouts, fights and car chases, this CI5 action-drama never became formulaic, hooking its viewers instead on the intrigue of original (if sometimes nonplussing) plots, strong acting and the often witty character dynamic struck between its three principals.