Average Bufph Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Frederick Forsyth
2012-09-04
NOW A PEACOCK ORIGINAL SERIES STARRING EDDIE REDMAYNE—THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FORSYTH
“The Day of the Jackal makes such comparable books such as The Manchurian Candidate and The Spy Who Came in from the Cold seem like Hardy Boy mysteries.”—The New York Times
The Jackal. A tall, blond Englishman with opaque, gray eyes. A killer at the top of his profession. A man unknown to any secret service in the world. An assassin with a contract to kill the world's most heavily guarded man.
One man with a rifle who can change the course of history. One man whose mission is so secretive not even his employers know his name. And as the minutes count down to the final act of execution, it seems that there is no power on earth that can stop the Jackal.
Forsyth's meticulous plotting and attention to detail make this a standout in the thriller genre. The narrative's precision and the protagonist's relentless pursuit of his objective offer a stark contrast to the bureaucratic inertia often depicted in police procedurals. The historical context adds a layer of authenticity that resonates with my own experiences in law enforcement. A gripping read that respects the intelligence of its audience.
