1.
The Day of the Jackal
Simply the best thriller ever written. Apparently Forsyth wrote this in 29 days, and yet it's a masterpiece. A policeman has to pit his wits against an assassin out to kill General De Gaule
81 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -
2.
The Odessa File
The Odessa file is a document that names Nazis who escaped prosecution. A journalist finds out the painful truth about his own father when he sets about finding the men on the list
53 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod - 2 comments
Comments:
Why do you reveal the suspense? Spoiled the whole book for me.
Added 8 years ago by guest, 3 points
congrats u did spoil ma journey through it....
Added 10 years ago by guest, 4 points
3.
Avenger
45 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod - 1 comment
Comments:
Avenger
Number two after "The day of the Jackal". But the Odessa File is very close!
Henrik
Added 12 years ago by guest, 12 points
4.
The Afghan
41 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -
5.
The Dogs of War
33 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod - 1 comment
Comments:
Brilliant book which could also be a text book on Project Management. i.e. How to undertake a task on time and within budget. I loved this Novel
Added 12 years ago by guest, 3 points
6.
The Fist of God
Topical (at the time) novel about the first Gulf War
30 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod - 1 comment
Comments:
His most underrated book!! This book is filled with chills. Espionage, warfare, planning, action, suspense, humour and wit!! Definitely on par with the 'jackal'. The best conclusion ever!
Added 12 years ago by guest, -1 points
7.
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30 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod - 1 comment
Comments:
This is his best book I feel. The detail was extraordinary; loved the intricacies and twists and turns
Added 7 years ago by guest, 5 points
8.
The Veteran
27 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -
9.
The Fourth Protocol
25 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -
10.
The Shepherd
Spooky tale of a young pilot who is guided to safety.
16 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -
11.
The Deceiver
13 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -
12.
The Cobra
12 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -
13.
The Devil's Alternative
This Forsyth novel is about a giant oil tanker which is hijacked to bring about the release of two Russian prisoners
11 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod - 1 comment
Comments:
No one except him could write such an engrossing unputdownable and absorbing novel especially poignant in view of the present Ukraine situation and the governmental episodes well drawn. all 478 pages.
Added 9 months ago by guest, 1 point
14.
No Comebacks
11 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod - 1 comment
Comments:
Short Stories - superb suspense
Added 10 years ago by guest, 0 points
15.
The Negotiator
7 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -
16.
the kill list
2 points - added 9 years ago by guest -
17.
The Veteran
A book of 5 short stories. So good I spent all day, yesterday, reading it. That's never happened before.
0 points - added 6 years ago by guest -
18.
The Phantom of Manhattan,
-4 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -
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