Higgins, Jack 1929-
Overview
| Works: | 707 works in 5,938 publications in 18 languages and 200,171 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Suspense fiction Action and adventure fiction Spy stories Political fiction History Historical fiction Detective and mystery fiction War fiction Drama |
| Roles: | Author, Bibliographic antecedent, Conceptor |
| Classifications: | PR6058.I343, 823.914 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Jack Higgins
- The eagle has landed by John Sturges( Visual )
- Day of judgment by Jack Higgins( Book )
- by Stein and Day( )
- Night of the fox( Visual )
Most widely held works by
Jack Higgins
Killing ground by
Jack Higgins(
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47 editions published between 2006 and 2015 in English and Polish and held by 4,074 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Entreated for help by an English-Bedouin man whose thirteen-year-old daughter has been kidnapped and forced to marry a terrorist, intelligence operative Sean Dillon finds his willing assistance sparking a deadly chain of events
47 editions published between 2006 and 2015 in English and Polish and held by 4,074 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Entreated for help by an English-Bedouin man whose thirteen-year-old daughter has been kidnapped and forced to marry a terrorist, intelligence operative Sean Dillon finds his willing assistance sparking a deadly chain of events
The eagle has landed by
Jack Higgins(
Book
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159 editions published between 1975 and 2014 in 10 languages and held by 4,049 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Adolf Hitler orders a group of German commandos to either kidnap or kill Winston Churchill and a young IRA assassin joins the plan
159 editions published between 1975 and 2014 in 10 languages and held by 4,049 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Adolf Hitler orders a group of German commandos to either kidnap or kill Winston Churchill and a young IRA assassin joins the plan
Edge of danger by
Jack Higgins(
Book
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51 editions published between 1999 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 4,030 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An assassination is planned, but who is the intended victim? Members of the powerful Rashid family plan revenge in a plot worthy of both their British and Arab heritages. This sparks the latest adventure of clandestine operatives Sean Dillon, Blake Johnson, and Hannah Bernstein
51 editions published between 1999 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 4,030 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An assassination is planned, but who is the intended victim? Members of the powerful Rashid family plan revenge in a plot worthy of both their British and Arab heritages. This sparks the latest adventure of clandestine operatives Sean Dillon, Blake Johnson, and Hannah Bernstein
Bad company by
Jack Higgins(
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48 editions published between 2003 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 4,007 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Hitler's secret diary resurfaces, revealing a plot between the United States and Germany to join forces against the Soviet Union, White House operative Blake Johnson acts to secure the diary and keep it hidden
48 editions published between 2003 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 4,007 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Hitler's secret diary resurfaces, revealing a plot between the United States and Germany to join forces against the Soviet Union, White House operative Blake Johnson acts to secure the diary and keep it hidden
A darker place by
Jack Higgins(
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38 editions published between 2007 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,976 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alexander Kurbsky, a famous Russian writer and ex-paratrooper, fakes his escape from Russia and infiltrates British and American intelligence at the highest levels. He has his own motivations for doing the most effective job possible, which entails murdering anyone in his way--including Charles Ferguson, Sean Dillon and the rest of the group known informally as the "Prime Minister's private army."
38 editions published between 2007 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,976 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alexander Kurbsky, a famous Russian writer and ex-paratrooper, fakes his escape from Russia and infiltrates British and American intelligence at the highest levels. He has his own motivations for doing the most effective job possible, which entails murdering anyone in his way--including Charles Ferguson, Sean Dillon and the rest of the group known informally as the "Prime Minister's private army."
The wolf at the door by
Jack Higgins(
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36 editions published between 2009 and 2014 in English and held by 3,965 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Who's knocking off members of a special intelligence unit known as the prime minister's private army? Only Sean Dillon has a clue
36 editions published between 2009 and 2014 in English and held by 3,965 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Who's knocking off members of a special intelligence unit known as the prime minister's private army? Only Sean Dillon has a clue
Rough justice by
Jack Higgins(
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48 editions published between 2008 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,861 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Blake Johnson, dispatched by the U.S. president, and Harry Miller, sent by the British prime minister, join forces to stop a Russian officer from torching a mosque in still-troubled Kosovo
48 editions published between 2008 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,861 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Blake Johnson, dispatched by the U.S. president, and Harry Miller, sent by the British prime minister, join forces to stop a Russian officer from torching a mosque in still-troubled Kosovo
The White House connection by
Jack Higgins(
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48 editions published between 1952 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 3,797 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An American widow after a British lord turns avenger when her son is gunned down by Irish terrorists. Lady Helen Lang, who is in her sixties, uses a revolver, a computer and a government file
48 editions published between 1952 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 3,797 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An American widow after a British lord turns avenger when her son is gunned down by Irish terrorists. Lady Helen Lang, who is in her sixties, uses a revolver, a computer and a government file
Dark justice by
Jack Higgins(
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43 editions published between 2003 and 2015 in English and held by 3,745 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An attempt on the life of the U.S. president during a visit to Manhattan is the first step in a plot involving the recruitment of a network of terrorists, and it is up to Blake Johnson and Sean Dillon to uncover the mastermind behind it all
43 editions published between 2003 and 2015 in English and held by 3,745 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An attempt on the life of the U.S. president during a visit to Manhattan is the first step in a plot involving the recruitment of a network of terrorists, and it is up to Blake Johnson and Sean Dillon to uncover the mastermind behind it all
The Judas Gate by
Jack Higgins(
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36 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in English and Polish and held by 3,728 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sean Dillon is assigned to investigate an ambush in Afghanistan in which twelve United States Army Rangers and a British medical team died, and, when it becomes clear an Irish man had a role in the attack, he realizes he is not only hunting members of the Taliban but also a traitor to his country
36 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in English and Polish and held by 3,728 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sean Dillon is assigned to investigate an ambush in Afghanistan in which twelve United States Army Rangers and a British medical team died, and, when it becomes clear an Irish man had a role in the attack, he realizes he is not only hunting members of the Taliban but also a traitor to his country
The eagle has flown : a novel by
Jack Higgins(
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64 editions published between 1975 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 3,715 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As an increasingly isolated and insane Hitler pursues his hopeless war, betrayal and treachery reach the highest levels of the Third Reich. German intelligence knows that paratroop officer Steiner survived "Operation Eagle," the bungled assassination attempt on Winston Churchill, and is now a POW somewhere in London. Reichsführer Himmler wants him back -- at any cost -- and puts his top espionage agents in charge of the perilous rescue mission. Racing from the nightclubs of Lisbon to Hitler's opulent country retreat to the damp streets of London, Himmler's men get closer to their target -- and to the shattering true objective of their mission
64 editions published between 1975 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 3,715 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As an increasingly isolated and insane Hitler pursues his hopeless war, betrayal and treachery reach the highest levels of the Third Reich. German intelligence knows that paratroop officer Steiner survived "Operation Eagle," the bungled assassination attempt on Winston Churchill, and is now a POW somewhere in London. Reichsführer Himmler wants him back -- at any cost -- and puts his top espionage agents in charge of the perilous rescue mission. Racing from the nightclubs of Lisbon to Hitler's opulent country retreat to the damp streets of London, Himmler's men get closer to their target -- and to the shattering true objective of their mission
Cold harbour by
Jack Higgins(
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64 editions published between 1990 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 3,689 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As D-day approaches in Europe, the Allied command learns of a German staff conference to be held in Brittany at the Chateau de Voincourt, where the Nazis will discuss their Atlantic Wall defense strategy. Foreknowledge of these plans could mean the difference between success and failure for the Allied invasion, and as luck would have it, the chateau happens to be the home of an undercover French Resistance agent, beautiful Anne-Marie Trevaunce
64 editions published between 1990 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 3,689 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As D-day approaches in Europe, the Allied command learns of a German staff conference to be held in Brittany at the Chateau de Voincourt, where the Nazis will discuss their Atlantic Wall defense strategy. Foreknowledge of these plans could mean the difference between success and failure for the Allied invasion, and as luck would have it, the chateau happens to be the home of an undercover French Resistance agent, beautiful Anne-Marie Trevaunce
Midnight runner by
Jack Higgins(
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43 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 3,678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After her brothers are killed one by one, Kate Rashid swears vengeance on all who have harmed her family. Never mind that they tried to assassinate the President of the United States, that villainy ran in their veins. They were her brothers, and her enemies will pay. Masterfully suspenseful, Midnight Runner is further proof that, in the words of the Associated Press, " when it comes to thriller writers, one name stands well above the crowd--Jack Higgins."
43 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 3,678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After her brothers are killed one by one, Kate Rashid swears vengeance on all who have harmed her family. Never mind that they tried to assassinate the President of the United States, that villainy ran in their veins. They were her brothers, and her enemies will pay. Masterfully suspenseful, Midnight Runner is further proof that, in the words of the Associated Press, " when it comes to thriller writers, one name stands well above the crowd--Jack Higgins."
Day of reckoning by
Jack Higgins(
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54 editions published between 1976 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 3,586 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A death in Brooklyn sends reverberations around the world in Jack Higgins' thrilling new adventure. Journalist Katherine Johnson makes the mistake of getting too close to the secrets of international crime boss Jack Fox. But when she's found murdered, Fox must contend with her ex-husband, Blake Johnson, head of the clandestine White House department known as The Basement
54 editions published between 1976 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 3,586 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A death in Brooklyn sends reverberations around the world in Jack Higgins' thrilling new adventure. Journalist Katherine Johnson makes the mistake of getting too close to the secrets of international crime boss Jack Fox. But when she's found murdered, Fox must contend with her ex-husband, Blake Johnson, head of the clandestine White House department known as The Basement
Drink with the Devil by
Jack Higgins(
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59 editions published between 1991 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 3,557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Former IRA terrorist Sean Dillon, now a British secret service agent, is ordered to recover a shipment of gold from a sunken barge before the Protestant paramilitary do so. The Protestants, who stole the gold in the first place, intend to use it to escalate the war and scuttle the peace talks
59 editions published between 1991 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 3,557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Former IRA terrorist Sean Dillon, now a British secret service agent, is ordered to recover a shipment of gold from a sunken barge before the Protestant paramilitary do so. The Protestants, who stole the gold in the first place, intend to use it to escalate the war and scuttle the peace talks
The president's daughter by
Jack Higgins(
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44 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in English and Turkish and held by 3,556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Israeli terrorist abducts the U.S. president's illegitimate daughter--born of a liaison during the Vietnam War--and threatens to kill her if the U.S. does not attack Arab countries. The president hires a former IRA terrorist to rescue her
44 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in English and Turkish and held by 3,556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Israeli terrorist abducts the U.S. president's illegitimate daughter--born of a liaison during the Vietnam War--and threatens to kill her if the U.S. does not attack Arab countries. The president hires a former IRA terrorist to rescue her
A devil is waiting by
Jack Higgins(
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23 editions published between 2012 and 2016 in English and held by 3,541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A devil is indeed waiting. The President is coming to London, but not to an entirely warm welcome. A fanatical mullah is offering a blessing to anyone who will assassinate the President, and though most London Muslims think the mullah has crossed the line, a few think otherwise. Urgently, Sean Dillon, General Charles Ferguson, and the rest of the small band known as the "Prime Minister's private army" are called in, augmented by an extraordinary new recruit, an intelligence captain and Afghan war hero named Sara Gideon. She has her own deep contacts, but the more she investigates, the more she discovers herself in a very dark place indeed. For the assassination plan is only the beginning."--
23 editions published between 2012 and 2016 in English and held by 3,541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A devil is indeed waiting. The President is coming to London, but not to an entirely warm welcome. A fanatical mullah is offering a blessing to anyone who will assassinate the President, and though most London Muslims think the mullah has crossed the line, a few think otherwise. Urgently, Sean Dillon, General Charles Ferguson, and the rest of the small band known as the "Prime Minister's private army" are called in, augmented by an extraordinary new recruit, an intelligence captain and Afghan war hero named Sara Gideon. She has her own deep contacts, but the more she investigates, the more she discovers herself in a very dark place indeed. For the assassination plan is only the beginning."--
Angel of death by
Jack Higgins(
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57 editions published between 1995 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 3,523 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Britain, agent Sean Dillon is ordered to destroy "January 30," a terrorist organization spreading chaos to pave the way for a new Communist state. The group is led by a British actress--the angel of the title--who assassinates people with a machine pistol from the saddle of her motorcycle. By the author of The Eagle Has Landed
57 editions published between 1995 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 3,523 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Britain, agent Sean Dillon is ordered to destroy "January 30," a terrorist organization spreading chaos to pave the way for a new Communist state. The group is led by a British actress--the angel of the title--who assassinates people with a machine pistol from the saddle of her motorcycle. By the author of The Eagle Has Landed
On dangerous ground by
Jack Higgins(
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59 editions published between 1994 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 3,473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
British agent Charles Ferguson is sent to recover the stolen Chunking Covenant. In it Mao TseTung agreed to extend British rule in Hong Kong for another century if the Communists won. Publication of the document by hostile elements could spark riots in Hong Kong and lead to armed intervention by China
59 editions published between 1994 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 3,473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
British agent Charles Ferguson is sent to recover the stolen Chunking Covenant. In it Mao TseTung agreed to extend British rule in Hong Kong for another century if the Communists won. Publication of the document by hostile elements could spark riots in Hong Kong and lead to armed intervention by China
Night of the fox by
Jack Higgins(
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79 editions published between 1986 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 3,464 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a secret sea maneuver just before D-Day, American Colonel Hugh Kelso goes down in the English Channel. Wounded and adrift for days, he washes ashore on the German-occupied island of Jersey. The news spreads panic through the Allied high command: Kelso knows the time and place of the invasion. He must be rescued -- or silenced. A British professor turned Nazi impersonator and a young Jersey girl posing as his mistress set off to find Kelso in the fiercely guarded island fortress. The pair join a deadly game of wits that they must win ... or perish in the darkness of the Night of the Fox
79 editions published between 1986 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 3,464 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a secret sea maneuver just before D-Day, American Colonel Hugh Kelso goes down in the English Channel. Wounded and adrift for days, he washes ashore on the German-occupied island of Jersey. The news spreads panic through the Allied high command: Kelso knows the time and place of the invasion. He must be rescued -- or silenced. A British professor turned Nazi impersonator and a young Jersey girl posing as his mistress set off to find Kelso in the fiercely guarded island fortress. The pair join a deadly game of wits that they must win ... or perish in the darkness of the Night of the Fox
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Related Identities
- Dillon, Sean (Fictitious character)
- Johnson, Blake (Fictitious character)
- Ferguson, Charles (Fictitious character)
- Page, Michael (Michael J.) Performer Narrator
- Macnee, Patrick 1922-2015 Narrator
- Richards, Justin Author
- Qaida (Organization)
- Chance, Rich (Fictitious character)
- Chance, Jade (Fictitious character)
- Brilliance Audio (Firm)
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Adventure stories Afghan War (2001-) Americans Arabs Assassins Attempted assassination Battle casualties Brothers--Death Children of presidents China--Hong Kong Diaries Dillon, Sean (Fictitious character) England England--London Ferguson, Charles (Fictitious character) France Germany Germany (East) Government investigators Great Britain Great Britain Miscellaneous Island Dependencies--Jersey Hitler, Adolf, Intelligence officers Iraq Ireland Israel Johnson, Blake (Fictitious character) Kennedy, John F.--(John Fitzgerald), Kidnapping Massachusetts--Boston Moles (Spies) Murder Northern Ireland Organized crime Peace movements Political crimes and offenses Political fiction Politics and government Presidents Presidents--Assassination attempts Revenge Russia (Federation) Secret service Terrorism Terrorism--Prevention Terrorists United States Vendetta Women terrorists World War (1939-1945)
Alternative Names
Fallon, Martin.
Fallon , Martin <1929- >
Graham, James.
Graham , James <1929- >
Harry Patterson
Higgins, G'ak, 1929-
Higgins, Jack
Higgins, Jack pseud
Higins, G'aḳ 1929-
Higinss, Džeks, 1929-
Jack Higgins britischer Autor
Jack Higgins Brits auteur
Jack Higgins écrivain britannique
Jack Higgins jack higgins
Jack Higgins novelista británico
Jack Higgins scrittore britannico
Marlowe, Hugh.
Marlowe , Hugh <1929- >
Marlowe, Hugh, pseud
Patterson, Harry.
Patterson , Harry <1929- >
Patterson, Henry
Patterson , Henry <1929- >
Грэхем Дж. Х. 1929-
Джек Хиггинс
Марлоу Х. 1929-
Паттерсон Г. 1929-
Фаллон М. 1929-
ג'ק היגינס סופר בריטי
פטרסון, הנרי
جک هیگینز نویسنده بریتانیایی
잭 히긴스
ジャック ·ヒギズ 1929-
ジャック・ヒギンズ
ヒギンズ, ジャック
傑克·希金斯
希金斯 1929-
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Spanish (57)
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German (24)
Japanese (16)
Portuguese (12)
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French (62)
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