Exocet
Written by Jack Higgins
Narrated by Michael Page
3.5/5
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About this audiobook
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 America—long claimed by Great Britain—are being contested by Argentina. When Argentina makes a move to occupy the islands, war breaks out as the world holds its breath to see what happens next.
Determined to stay ahead of the enemy at the onset of hostilities, British Intelligence orders beautiful agent Gabrielle Legrand to seduce a high-ranking military official in the Argentine Embassy in London. But what begins as a mission becomes genuine love—and Gabrielle will soon be forced to make a tragic choice between her heart and her country.
As the war winds down with Great Britain taking the day, the Argentines make a last move for victory. They have made an agreement with international arms broker Felix Donner for a delivery of deadly French-made Exocet missiles that would turn the tide of battle with devastating effect. It’s up to Gabrielle to stop the exchange.
But Donner is much worse than an arms dealer. And if his true motives are realized, the Falklands War will be the lit fuse on a major global conflagration.
Hailed by Tom Clancy as “the master,” Jack Higgins has thrilled millions with his brilliant works, including the worldwide phenomenon The Eagle Has Landed, which was made into a blockbuster film.
Jack Higgins
Since The Eagle Has Landed—one of the biggest-selling thrillers of all time—every novel Jack Higgins has written has become an international bestseller. He has had simultaneous number-one bestsellers in hardcover and paperback, and many of his books have been made into successful movies, including The Eagle Has Landed, To Catch a King, On Dangerous Ground, Eye of the Storm, and Thunder Point. He has degrees in sociology, social psychology, and economics from the University of London, and a doctorate in media from Leeds Metropolitan University. A fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and an expert scuba diver and marksman, Higgins lives in Jersey on the Channel Islands.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5What can I say? Jack Higgins at his best. This is one of his older works and brings together a cast of characters that has survived to live in another novel.Good girl gets pushed into betraying the man she loves and is protected by her ex-husband who finally realizes he must let her go. Ferguson does what he does best - convincing people to help him who don't really want to.Certainly a different perspective on the Falklands War. If you are a Higgins fan, this book is for you.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Exocet - Jack Higgins ****Anyone who is familiar with Higgins will find all his usual trademarks here: the second shot that smashes the spine, the pianist that plays 'A Foggy Day in London Town', alcohol by the bucketload, a trained killer that feels life is a game and the ruthless commanding officer who uses his employees like pawns in a game. There are no real surprises to be found here, although there is a reduction in the amount of violence we normally find in a Higgins' novel.The story centres around Gabrielle, a stunningly beautiful British agent, who is assigned with a mission to get close to a decorated Argentinian officer Raul Montera. Things become complicated when they fall in love, but one or the other must choose loyalty to either their country or their hearts. The famous Exocet missile is also a prominent feature with Argentina desperately trying to get their hands on more in an attempt to swing the war more favourably in their direction. Throw in some Russian involvement and you are left with a sort of cold war/love story/boy's adventure.Exocet as far as I am aware is Higgins' only book that is set during the Falklands war and was actually released in the same year as the conflict. Although this meant that Higgins was able to integrate real life events into the plot, it also unfortunately allows the book to have a rushed feel to it. Fans of the Sean Dillon series will find many of the novel themes and traits start to come to fruition here, including General Ferguson.Worth a look for fans, but not somewhere I would recommend a new reader start as an introduction to the author. Maybe this is the point where the storylines started to become slightly generic? I am unsure but it definitely has a déjà vu feel to the writing.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5What can I say? Jack Higgins at his best. This is one of his older works and brings together a cast of characters that has survived to live in another novel.Good girl gets pushed into betraying the man she loves and is protected by her ex-husband who finally realizes he must let her go. Ferguson does what he does best - convincing people to help him who don't really want to.Certainly a different perspective on the Falklands War. If you are a Higgins fan, this book is for you.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This seems to be a very early appearance of Charles Ferguson; predating Dillon. Typical superheroic characters and an ingenious plot written in his highly readable style.