Based on true events surrounding the Falklands War, the New York Times-bestselling master of modern spy-craft delivers a tale of warfare in the shadows. 1982. The Falkland Islands in South... This description may be from another edition of this product.
This was my first Jack Higgins novel and also the first 'grown up' book I read in my early teens. I liked the characters, Higgins etches them out very well. His economy of words and quick set up of the scene is something I have always admired. The action is taut and suspenseful and the ending is satisfying. The Falklands war as the backdrop, he crafts a good thriller with one or two cliched villans but a hero I really liked - Tony Villers. It's just sad this character hasn't been used in Higgins' other books. Nevertheless a good read.
the book is a great read not a superb read.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
this book was not as good as his other works. I did like the ending. This is not a superb work, but an above average work.
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