The Day of the Jackal
Author: Frederick Forsyth
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Book Overview
About This Book** NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES STARRING EDDIE REDMAYNE **'As gripping now as it was 50 years ago' THE TIMES'Masterful suspense . . . The Day of the Jackal changed the shape of popular fiction from the moment it was finished' BEN MACINTYRE'In a class by itself. Unputdownable' SUNDAY TIMES________________One of the most celebrated thrillers ever written, The Day of the Jackal is the exhilarating story of the struggle to catch a killer before it's too late.1963. An anonymous Englishman is hired by the Operations Chief of French terrorist organisation O.A.S. to murder the French president, General Charles de Gaulle. A failed attempt in the previous year means the target will be nearly impossible to reach.Only one man could do the job: an assassin of legendary talent known only as The Jackal.This remorseless and deadly killer must be stopped. But he is a man without a name, without an identity; a lethal spectre.How can you stop an assassin nobody can identify? The task falls to the best detective in France - and the price of failure is unthinkable . . .________________Readers can't stop reading The Day of the Jackal . . .***** 'I loved, loved, loved this book which is in a category that I don't usually read.'***** 'A very remarkable and memorable thriller – while the other novels of this sort are usually forgotten too soon this book has stuck in my head for good.'***** 'Still Amazing the Second Time Around - 5 Stars!'***** 'This book is one of the best books in its genre. Haven't found a book which can be at par with The Day of the Jackal.'***** 'This is, without question, the best thriller I have ever read.'________________More love for The Day of the Jackal . . .'Very clever and immensely entertaining' DAILY TELEGRAPH'A perfect example of the adventure story . . . well written, entirely believable, with this intriguing, enigmatic character at its centre' ROBERT HARRIS'A year-zero, game-changing thriller, one of the most significant of all time' LEE CHILD'Wonderful and way ahead of its time' JAMES PATTERSON'An extraordinary book' NICK ROBINSON, BBC RADIO 4 TODAY PROGRAMME'A masterpiece' MARCUS SCRIVEN, MAIL ON SUNDAY'I was spellbound . . . riveted by this chilling story' GUARDIAN Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: Frederick ForsythPublisher: Arrow (7 April 2011); Penguin Random House Ireland Limited; productsafety@penguin.co.ukFormat: Paperback – Deckle Edge, 7 April 2011Language: EnglishPages: 400ISBN: 978-0099557364Dimensions: 12.95 x 2.57 x 19.79 cmWeight: 277 g
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- Reading Level
- General Fiction Readers (All Ages)
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback – Deckle Edge, 7 April 2011
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- Available on request
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- Arrow (7 April 2011); Penguin Random House Ireland Limited; productsafety@penguin.co.uk
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What is this book about?
About This Book** NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES STARRING EDDIE REDMAYNE **'As gripping now as it was 50 years ago' THE TIMES'Masterful suspense . . . The Day of the Jackal changed the shape of popular fiction from the moment it was finished' BEN MACINTYRE'In a class by itself. Unputdownable' SUNDAY...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Summer Read and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Frederick Forsyth.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this if you crave edge‑of‑your‑seat suspense done to perfection. Every chapter tightens the noose as hunter and hunted race across Europe in a deadly game of intelligence and precision. The writing is sharp, cinematic, and relentlessly paced, making it impossible to put down. Knowing it’s inspired a major TV series only adds to the thrill, but the novel’s cool brilliance, meticulous detail, and unforgettable assassin make this a timeless page‑turner you’ll remember long after the final line.
- Published by Arrow (7 April 2011); Penguin Random House Ireland Limited; productsafety@penguin.co.uk.
- Language: English.
Catalog Description
About This Book** NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES STARRING EDDIE REDMAYNE **'As gripping now as it was 50 years ago' THE TIMES'Masterful suspense . . . The Day of the Jackal changed the shape of popular fiction from the moment it was finished' BEN MACINTYRE'In a class by itself. Unputdownable' SUNDAY TIMES________________One of the most celebrated thrillers ever written, The Day of the Jackal is the exhilarating story of the struggle to catch a killer before it's too late.1963. An anonymous Englishman is hired by the Operations Chief of French terrorist organisation O.A.S. to murder the French president, General Charles de Gaulle. A failed attempt in the previous year means the target will be nearly...
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