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Frederick Forsyth

The Day of the Jackal

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"The Day of the Jackal" by Frederick Forsyth is a gripping political thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Published in 1971, the novel tells the story of a professional assassin, known only as the Jackal, who is hired by a shadowy organization to kill French President Charles de Gaulle. The novel is renowned for its meticulous attention to detail, with Forsyth's extensive research into the mechanics of assassination attempts and the workings of international terrorism lending a chilling sense of realism to the story. The Jackal is portrayed as a cold, calculating killer, meticulously planning every aspect of his mission and leaving nothing to chance. As the Jackal carries out his plan, a massive manhunt is launched by the French police and intelligence services, led by the tenacious and resourceful Commissioner Claude Lebel. The novel builds to a tense and thrilling climax as the Jackal and Lebel engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse, with the fate of the French Republic hanging in the balance. "The Day of the Jackal" is a masterclass in suspense and tension, with Forsyth's spare, economical prose and masterful pacing keeping readers hooked from beginning to end. The novel's exploration of the psychology of assassins and the politics of international terrorism remains as relevant today as it was when the book was first published, making it a must-read for fans of political thrillers and spy novels...

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