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It was to become known as the most daring enemy mission of the entire war: Operation Eagle, SS Reichsfuhrer Heinrich Himmler’s audacious plan to kidnap Winston Churchill on British soil in November 1943.
But, despite spectacular secrecy, there was to be no surrender without a fight.…
For in a remote corner of Norfolk, an elite unit is gathered together. Ready to do battle for a nation against the most ruthless task force ever assembled.
“100 percent proof adventure.” —New York Times
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"Real talk, started off really good. But in the middle, I got kinda lost in the minutia of the planning of the mission. However, once the eagle had landed, it was very interesting and I really liked the ending. Also, it was interesting reading about Nazis as real people, not that I agree with it."
— Vince (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Crackling adventure…You’ll find yourself irresistibly caught up.”
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“The master’s master of World War II spy-craft storytelling...A superb and mysterious tale.”
— United Press International -
“What Frederick Forsyth did so well in The Day of the Jackal, Jack Higgins does even better in The Eagle Has Landed.”
— Associated Press -
“Great adventure…The Eagle Has Landed is broadly and imaginatively conceived.”
— Philadelphia Inquirer -
“First rate...a fascinating adventure story.”
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“The Eagle Has Landed will keep you on the edge of your chair.”
— New York Newsday
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A New York Times bestseller
The Eagle Has Landed Listener Reviews
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" I vaguely remember this book scaring me a bit. But for it to hold my attention as a senior in high school, with this heavy content ---- it has to be a great book! "
— Kelly, 2/19/2014 -
" Entertaining way to get a wee piece of history. "
— Lauren, 2/14/2014 -
" I read and re-read this book while I was at high school - it was almost the book that defined this genre for me. The classic Jack Higgins book. "
— Bill, 2/13/2014 -
" Audio version read by Michael Page "
— Linda, 2/2/2014 -
" A fun, quick thriller that succeeded at keeping me flipping the pages. Furthermore, the plot was fairly intelligent and well constructed. "
— Stefan, 1/29/2014 -
" Higgins was the first author that I read several books by. I like his cast of regulars and the fact that they thwart the nazis is not lost on me! "
— Mike, 1/20/2014 -
" The best WWII fiction I've ever read "
— Oleksiy, 1/20/2014 -
" German Special Agents in England to Assassinate Churchill "
— Phil, 1/9/2014 -
" Thought it was Ok. I gets 4stars JUST. I thought the last 150 or so pages were very good, but the book overall wasn't the best. i've now read two Jack Higgins books and considering how much i love World War 2 they have both left me a bit cold. "
— Spencer, 12/30/2013 -
" Fact or fiction? Reminded me a bit of Forsythe's THE DAY OF THE JACKAL. "
— W, 12/25/2013 -
" 4 star for a would have been an awesome idea/operation. if it is true of course. Inglourious Basterds what? "
— Mohd, 12/4/2013 -
" Really good war action book. "
— Joe, 11/27/2013 -
" I have a thing for Kurt Steiner. But lets say the events of this book may have actually happened. That is what makes it awesome. "
— Mary, 11/20/2013 -
" read some time ago. nice movie later on "
— Jan, 11/16/2013 -
" This raises above the level Higgins usually wrote at, and made him an internationally acclaimed author. It's based on a plot, ordered by Hitler, to assassinate Winston Churchill. It's got the multiple layers that make a book great, along with the speed and adventure that make a great thriller. "
— Rich, 10/5/2013 -
" Thoroughly enjoyable. All the elements that are required for an excellent novel are present. Male readers will appreciate the suspense, intrigue and excitement of the secret mission and female readers will enjoy the heart warming love story that perfectly complements the main plot. "
— Pete, 9/30/2013 -
" The first Jack Higgins book I read. I have been a fan ever since "
— J.W., 1/11/2013 -
" You would think that this sort of story would be more exciting but it is a bit of a slog. And I never understood one character. "
— Elizabeth, 12/22/2012 -
" I read this in High School, and I'm now re-reading it. I'm curious to see what my perception will be the second time through. In HS, it was one of my favorite books. "
— Lorena, 11/11/2012 -
" I loved this book in high school. It began a slight WWII obsession for me and is a total page turner. I then proceeded to read all of Jack Higgins' novels. (I'm such an author groupie.) "
— Etchison, 3/6/2012 -
" Good world war II novel "
— melody, 12/20/2011 -
" Long ago,when I decided to buy an original & start to read it,I chose "the eagle has landed".It's a masterpiece of Jack Higgins:Plitical,stealthy & complicated.It is just like "the day of Jackle". "
— Mashi, 12/11/2011 -
" I love Jack Higgins. This is among his best. "
— Ann, 11/8/2011 -
" Gave up on it. I have read my share of German history books and decided to abandon. Life is too short to read my old passion again. Besides, it all sounded familiar. Perhaps I read it in an earlier life! :) "
— Judy, 11/4/2011 -
" I liked it better than the movie derived from it. The yarn is quite plausible and has a neat denouement. "
— Retarius, 10/13/2011 -
" This was a rare re-read for me as it was such a good book. Really a 4.5 "
— Rod, 10/10/2011 -
" A cracking read.A book to curl up with,action packed. "
— Declan, 9/11/2011 -
" German Special Agents in England to Assassinate Churchill<br/> "
— Phil, 4/28/2011 -
" The best WWII fiction I've ever read "
— Oleksiy, 4/9/2011 -
" This is still one of my favorite war stories of all time, and certainly my favorite piece written by Jack Higgins. The action moves along faster that a bullet from a Schmeiser. The main character is both heroic and flawed, and the plot is a straight forward take no prisoners joy ride. "
— William, 3/13/2011 -
" Thought it was Ok. I gets 4stars JUST. I thought the last 150 or so pages were very good, but the book overall wasn't the best. i've now read two Jack Higgins books and considering how much i love World War 2 they have both left me a bit cold. "
— Spencer, 3/13/2011 -
" Edisi Pertama terjemahan Indonesia dari The Eagle has Landed karangan Jack Higgins terbitan Gramedia 1978 "
— aldozirsov, 3/6/2011 -
" I love Jack Higgins. This is among his best. "
— Ann, 1/14/2011 -
" Really good war action book. "
— Joe, 12/16/2010 -
" Loved this book! Had everything you could ask for: history, suspense, romance, intrigue. I enjoyed following the different character's lives, and how they intersected, during such a tumultuous time in history. "
— Katie, 12/9/2010 -
" A great book, the storyline tells about German spies who are sent on a mission to kidnap Winston Churchill. It all comes unraveled because one of the soldiers makes a decision to save a drowning child. I read this book thirty years ago, but remember enjoying the book. "
— Jim, 11/12/2010 -
" Great story of a band of Nazi's who secretly "invade" England. I almost read it all during a single Saturday during my high school days. "
— Dave, 10/5/2010 -
" A cracking read.A book to curl up with,action packed. "
— Declan, 9/8/2010 -
" You can't stop yourself reading once you have started to turn its pages. "
— Cesar, 8/24/2010 -
" A fun, quick thriller that succeeded at keeping me flipping the pages. Furthermore, the plot was fairly intelligent and well constructed. "
— Stefan, 7/4/2010
About Jack Higgins
Jack 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.
About Michael Page
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.