Jack higgins got me interested in reading and i have never regretted it. Action, adventure, espionage, fiction, mystery, spy thriller, suspense, terrorism, thriller, war. First published in 2011 the judas gate open library. Sean, miller, roper the slaters and gen ferguson are joined by daniel holley, the star of the last book for a fantastic journey from ni to afghan then as far adrift as algeria in what turned out to be one of my favourite books in the series. Higgins adventure is actiondriven, with minimal character development, no romance and plenty of male bonding. Treachery has a price, in this mesmerizing thriller from the new york timesbestselling writer. The judas gate is just as timely and just as surprising. The characters have lost all individuality, the action somehow manages to be dull, the plot developments are predictable and the settings in the book are all recycled from prior books, asides for the brief introduction of a few scenes in pakistanafghanistan. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u.
Download book the judas gate by author jack higgins in pdf epub. With his latest novels, jack higgins has showed himself on top of his game publishers weekly, his books. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Original title isbn 9781101475331 published on 201092. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. What began as an intriguing, actionfilled series staring sean dillon has deteriorated into little more than a tale of tedious plotting, endless talking, and almost constant drinking among characters who have lost their individuality.
The most diabolical judas is the preacher, a respected british professor who has embraced osama bin laden and islamic fundamentalism. Buy a cheap copy of the judas gate book by jack higgins. Cant think of any was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you. A disturbing tape has made its way to british intelligence. The judas gate has 21 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Treachery has a price, in the mesmerizing new thriller from the new york timesbestselling writer. The characters have lost all individuality, the action somehow manages to be dull, the plot.
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What other book might you compare the judas gate to, and why. With his latest novels, jack higgins has showed himself on top of his game publishers weekly, his books infused with a timely edginess that pulls you along like the. Army rangers and a british medical team in afghanistan reveals that an. General charles ferguson, commander of the british prime ministers private hit squad and adviser to the new president of the united states, has been given a disturbing recording from afghanistan, on which the murders of american army rangers and. A disturbing tape has made its way to british intelligence, and from them to the new president of the united states. With his latest novels, jack higgins has showed himself on top of his game publishers weekly, his books infused with a timely edginess that pulls you along like the surprising. The story is good, addictive, and i enjoyed reading the book. Some of his other notable books are a prayer for the dying 1987, the eagle has flown 1991, thunder point 1993, angel of death 1995, flight of eagles 1998, and day of reckoning 2000.
It contains battlefield chatter from an ambush in afghanistan, in which 12 u. Inset in this gate, is a small door or gate which you can open and step through without the. The judas gate by jack higgins another fantastic journey into the prime ministers private armys exploits. Filled with suspense, driven by characters of complexity and passion, the judas gate is an unforgettable novel by the man who has produced some of the best suspense fiction of the past 50 years the san diego uniontribune. Jack higgins treachery has a price, in the mesmerizing new sean dillon thriller from the sunday timesbestselling author. Treachery has a price, in the mesmerizing sean dillon thriller from the sunday timesbestselling author. Kevin 1182012 the judas gate is another great offering from jack higgns featuring one of the best protagonists ever in the person of sean dillon. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. I have read some of his books including the storm warning which was one of my favorites. Griffin probably mostly butterworth books, my faith in my old favorites has been partially restored by jack higgins the judas gate. The narrative hooks you, theres the usual changes of pace to give the reader a different perspective, and the development of characters, while not as much as some earlier. The judas gate sean dillon, book 18 by jack higgins. A disturbing tape has made its way to british intelligence, and from them to the new. The judas gate sean dillon, book 18 by jack higgins book cover, description, publication history.
The judas gate is a action packed novel with lots of current events woven into the adventure. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. A disturbing audiotape has made its way to general charles ferguson, adviser to the prime minister, and from him to the president of the united states. When i purchase one of his books i do not read it right away because when i do and finish it i am disappointed that the story has ended. The judas gate sean dillon book 18 kindle edition by. Most of the sean dillon stories what does jonathan oliver bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book.
The judas gate sean dillon book 18 kindle edition by higgins, jack. There is a painting, i think victorian, which shows a very large double gate. Judas gate, by jack higgins, is one of the dullest, socalled action books i have read. The judas gate jack higgins author, jonathan oliver narrator, harpercollins publishers limited publisher try audible free. Jack higgins a disturbing tape has made its way to british intelligence, and from them to the new president of the united states. The judas gate typical jack higgins writing, easy reading and enjoyable. The plot is unique and brings the troubles up to date with a new twist. General charles ferguson, commander of the british prime ministers private hit squad and adviser to the new president of the united states, has been given a disturbing recording from afghanistan, on which the murders of american army rangers and a british medical team are recorded. With his latest novels, jack higgins has showed himself on top of his game publishers weekly, his books infused with a timely edginess that pulls you along like the surprisingly strong current of the thames river associated press. His breakthrough novel the eagle has landed 1975 sold over 50 million copies and was adapted into a successful film by the same title. The judas gate ebook charlotte mecklenburg library.
Judas gates constantly surface in my book and people have often commented. It was ok, and the type of book to read on trip layover or beach. Sean dillon and crew ar all back and once again they blend well together. The action involves ireland and england, with highflying escapades into pakistan and algeria, but it all begins in afghanistan with an intercepted radio transmission, one occurring during a firefight between the taliban. If you havent read jack higgins before, read the judas gate and then decide if youll want to go back and start from the begining.
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