Publisher Description

A sensational tale of passion and fire in the South Atlantic set during the Falklands War, from the Sunday Times bestselling author, Jack Higgins.
On one side, the largest and most effective seagoing Task Force ever assembled. On the other, an air force ready to die as they attack again and again despite the odds.

A single deadly missile means the difference between winning and losing the war.

One man can get General Galtieri the Exocets he needs to turn the tide. But he is a man haunted by love. And for that British Intelligence have a secret weapon of their own…

Author Biography

Jack Higgins was a soldier and then a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. 'The Eagle Has Landed' turned him into an international bestselling author and his novels have since sold over 250 million copies and been translated into fifty-five languages. Many of them have also been made into successful films.

Review

'Incredibly convincing' Mail on Sunday'Higgins is undoubtedly a master craftsman. His writing is cool and measured, his technical control seems effortless' Sunday Telegraph'A thriller writer in a class of his own.'
Financial Times

Long Description

A sensational tale of passion and fire in the South Atlantic set during the Falklands War, from the Sunday Times bestselling author, Jack Higgins. On one side, the largest and most effective seagoing Task Force ever assembled. On the other, an air force ready to die as they attack again and again despite the odds. A single deadly missile means the difference between winning and losing the war. One man can get General Galtieri the Exocets he needs to turn the tide. But he is a man haunted by love. And for that British Intelligence have a secret weapon of their own...

Review Quote

'Incredibly convincing' Mail on Sunday 'Higgins is undoubtedly a master craftsman. His writing is cool and measured, his technical control seems effortless' Sunday Telegraph 'A thriller writer in a class of his own.'Financial Times

Feature

* Jack Higgins is one of the biggest selling and recogniseable names in thriller fiction with over 250 million copies of his novels in print * His 2012 Sean Dillon thriller, A DEVIL IS WAITING, was a hardback and paperback bestseller * Author of the highly acclaimed and million-copy bestselling The Eagle Has Landed * Recent Jack Higgins titles have sold in excess of 100,000 copies Competition: Wilbur Smith;Clive Cussler; Frederick Forsyth;

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A sensational tale of passion and fire in the South Atlantic set during the Falklands War, from the Sunday Times bestselling author, Jack Higgins. On one side, the largest and most effective seagoing Task Force ever assembled. On the other, an air force ready to die as they attack again and again despite the odds. A single deadly missile means the difference between winning and losing the war. One man can get General Galtieri the Exocets he needs to turn the tide. But he is a man haunted by love. And for that British Intelligence have a secret weapon of their own... * Jack Higgins is one of the biggest selling and recogniseable names in thriller fiction with over 250 million copies of his novels in print * His 2012 Sean Dillon thriller, A DEVIL IS WAITING, was a hardback and paperback bestseller * Author of the highly acclaimed and million-copy bestselling The Eagle Has Landed * Recent Jack Higgins titles have sold in excess of 100,000 copies Competition: Clive Cussler, Wilbur Smith, Frederick Forsyth, Chris Ryan, James Patterson

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