Paul Chavasse had everything a good agent needed. Flair, ingenuity, a superb intelligence, common sense – plus a willingness to kill. Now he was part of the walking wounded. So badly hurt on his last mission they figured he was through. But Chavasse was far from through. A few months of special training and he was ready to take on one of the most dangerous men in the world - Max Donner. A millionaire with his own private army and a plan for stealing Britain’s newest secret missile. Paul was ready for Max Donner. But he was not ready for Donner’s beautiful young stepdaughter, Asta.
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" It seems weird to say this because I only gave it to stars, but it wasn't a bad book. There just wasn't anything special about it "
— Brett, 9/29/2013" Higgins wrote this as Martin Fallon in 1966. There are seven books in this series whose main character is a British intelligence agent named Paul Chavasse. They are pretty short novels but carry the classic Higgins style. It was an enjoyable read. "
— Penny, 2/12/2012" Good Jack Higgins action/thriller. "
— Jan, 1/30/2012" First of Jack Higgins I've read though I've seen his books all my life. This one a fast moving adventure in the U.K. of the good guy vs. the bad guy and what usually follows. Pretty standard fare in the espionage market. Though well written and fun. I recommend. "
— Rob, 7/19/2011" Another black hole in my head. Why do I read these stupid spy books? "
— Patrick, 6/24/2009" Another black hole in my head. Why do I read these stupid spy books? "
— Patrick, 4/14/2007Jack Higgins is among the world’s most popular authors. Since the publication of The Eagle Has Landed, every novel he has written has become an international bestseller, including Day of Reckoning. He has had simultaneous #1 bestsellers in hardcover and paperback and has been published in thirty-eight languages worldwide. Many of his books have been made into successful movies, among them To Catch a King and The Valhalla Exchange.
Michael Page has been recording audiobooks since 1984 and has over two hundred titles to his credit. He has won numerous Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. As a professional actor, he has performed regularly since 1998 with the Peterborough Players in Peterborough, New Hampshire. He is a professor of theater at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.