In the fifth year of conflict, the master plan for the invasion of Hitler’s Channel stronghold is the Allies’ greatest secret. National security demands it doesn’t fall into enemy hands. So when Colonel Hugh Kelso is pulled from the sea off German-occupied Jersey in April 1944, a major crisis erupts. Because Kelso is still alive and knows the exact details of the imminent invasion. To ensure the success of their offensive, the Allies launch a suicidal mission. To rescue the Colonel. Or silence him for ever…
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"This was the first book I've read by Jack Higgins, but I enjoyed it. There are some plot holes, and characters that just don't feel quite believable... But it was a fun, quick read that didn't require much investment. Fit just what I was looking for when I picked it up."
— Andrew (4 out of 5 stars)
" This was a fun, quick, read with the added incentive (for me), of being set in WWII. I'm a sucker for WWII. Otherwise, I must admit I would've given it three stars for some plot problems, but hey. It's WWII. "
— Luan, 11/10/2013" This one was excellent - a great action-packed WWII novel. Highly recommend to history buffs. "
— Carrie, 10/3/2013" Well written WWII spy mystery. Story about a British spy sent to the island of Jersey to rescue an American Army officer. Entertaining and an easy read. Great for an airplane. "
— Wayne, 8/28/2013" Enjoyed this one, it combined some of my favorites, WWII history and lots of action. "
— Susan, 1/10/2013" It's always a mixed bag with a Jack Higgins novel. Some are really good, some I think the good Mr.Higgins wrote in his sleep. This one was from his golden era, and the genre that made him famous: WW2 and Nazi's. It was good and worth the read. "
— Joe, 10/8/2012" Spy books aren't my favorite but Higgins is always good. "
— Vicky, 8/17/2012" I really enjoyed this book. I have read "The Guenesy Literarcy and Potato Peel Pie Society" and enjoyed learning about the people of Guenesy during the war and this book brings it back from the soldier's perspective. Very good! "
— Lindasttop, 8/15/2012" I like his books, especially as a good read for a vacation trip. "
— Dad, 3/30/2012" Typical Jack Higgins book. Easy to read and not to complicated with easily identifiable characters. "
— Neil, 3/5/2012" An excellent read for lovers of World War II thrillers. "
— Carmen, 10/12/2011" Love Higgins! "
— Ann, 5/10/2011" A great, quick read that was thoroughly entertaining. The story moved along at a good pace and kept you interested. "
— Aaron, 5/3/2011" this was the first jack higgins book i ever read... i was in 4th grade, and between the nazis and the racy bits, i was enthralled. he was my favorite author between 4th and 7th grade. i wrote him a letter once but he never responded. "
— Vishal, 4/28/2011" A good, old-fashioned thriller, set in WWII, mostly on the German-occupied island of Jersey. Good plot and well-done characters, although more plot- than character-driven. Not a wasted moment, but nothing essential omitted--a satisfying read. "
— Lisa, 1/21/2011" a WWII "mistaken identity" adventure...Oy, gevalt! "
— kel, 1/14/2011" I really enjoyed this book. I have read "The Guenesy Literarcy and Potato Peel Pie Society" and enjoyed learning about the people of Guenesy during the war and this book brings it back from the soldier's perspective. Very good! "
— Lindasttop, 12/13/2010" Spy books aren't my favorite but Higgins is always good. "
— Vicky, 9/1/2010" I like his books, especially as a good read for a vacation trip. "
— Dad, 4/18/2010" a WWII "mistaken identity" adventure...Oy, gevalt! "
— kel, 7/1/2008" this was the first jack higgins book i ever read... i was in 4th grade, and between the nazis and the racy bits, i was enthralled. he was my favorite author between 4th and 7th grade. i wrote him a letter once but he never responded. "
— Vishal, 6/6/2007Jack 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.