Angel of Death

by Jack Higgins

Book Overview

They call themselves "January 30", after the date of a British massacre in Belfast. They are allied with no one, killing American diplomats and KGB agents, Arabs and Israelis, IRA gunmen and Loyalist soldiers. But they are definitely the enemies of peace--and they are plotting an assassination that will shatter an uneasy truce that reigns in Ireland.

Former IRA enforcer Sean Dillon must hunt down January 30 before they kill again. Before they...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425152235
• ISBN13: 9780425152232
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.3" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Addicted to anything Written by " Jack Higgins"!!!

I am extremely addicted to anything written by this incredible author named " Jack Higgins". I had rather settle in my chair with my kitty on my lap, and read any work by my favorite author, than to go to the movies or bar hopping with my friends. I like to immerse myself into these adventures with a hot cup of tea or coffee. I hope I never run out of these readings!

A Fantastic Story

This was a fantastic story! The plot was able to change with little hints. This book like many of Jack Higgins' are great at charcter build up. It will make you want to keep reading till the very end. I would like to quote Tom Clancy, "JACK HIGGINS IS THE MASTER."

Angel of Death

This is a classic. A superb and unique story that shows the reader just how great a book can be.

A real page-turner

Sean Dillon was once the most feared soldier in the IrishRepublican Army, until one day he had enough of the destruction.Now he works for the other side, the most successful agent in theBritish government's fight against terrorism. But when he isrescued from an ambush by a member of "January 30," the newestand most dangerous terrorist organization, he has to wonder whohis friends and enemies really are.This is the nucleus of Jack Higgins' Angel of Death. And thisnovel is as well done as all of Higgins' other works. It hasinteresting characters, plenty of action, and well-writtendialog.Part of the fascination in this particular book is the insideview we get of "January 30." Instead of the typical politicallymotivated fanatics, this group is composed of four persons - aRussian spy, a member of the British government, a collegeprofessor, and a young actress - united by the excitement of thehunt. For the spy, the purpose of their activities is a chaosthat will ultimately yield the collapse of the British system,but the others are much more interested in the action than in theresults.When the group saves Dillon, therefore, it was not out of anyhidden loyalty to the government. When he becomes involved in thegovernment's attempt to achieve a stable peace in NorthernIreland, they know he will have to die. The struggle between thetwo is a major part of this novel, and Higgins is quite skilledin showing us both points of view and yet maintaining suspense.But there are a number of other plots intertwined. At one point,for example, Dillon goes to the Middle East to deal with the armsdealer who had set up the ambush that opens the novel. He isthere for only a few hours when he is recognized and captured byone of the many factions that are at war there. You know he isgoing to escape - it's much too early to kill of your maincharacter - but I think the way it's done will surprise you.Higgins also involves the United States in the story. In order tomaintain the cease fire that is in existence in Ireland, theBritish Prime Minister requests President Clinton to send SenatorPatrick Keogh (a modern JFK) to mediate between the two factions.But extremists on both sides are determined to prevent any realpeace, so Dillon is selected to act as his body guard. And now"January 30" comes back into the picture.This is a true page turner; I began it one Saturday morning andfinished it before I went to bed that night. I had to know how itturned out before I could go to sleep!

Wonderfull

I shall count myself very lucky if i read a more gripping and enthralling story. You just should read it ! A great thriller A blockbuster.

A challenging thriller

This thriller is a grabber! Higgins is in top- form. I give this book 4 stars out of five because it went a little slower to read than his others. Still packs a wallop. He just gets better.