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Without Mercy (Sean Dillon #13)
by
Jack Higgins
As Detective Superintendent Hannah Bernstein of Special Branch lies recuperating in the hospital, an enigmatic shadow from the past, burning with hatred, steals into her room and finishes the job. Consumed by grief and rage, Dillon, Blake Johnson, and all who loved Hannah swear vengeance, no matter where it takes them. But they have no idea of the searing journey upon whic...more
ebook, 336 pages
Published
August 23rd 2005
by Berkley
(first published January 1st 1993)
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Picking up where Higgins' Dark Justice left off, Sean Dillon and colleagues seek revenge on the Russian agents responsible for murdering their colleague. The Russians themselves, however, are not too happy with Dillon for killing their man, billionaire and former KGB official Josef Belov. With the death of Belov, Russia's prospects for a steady flow of oil out of Iraq are threatened; so the Kremlin institutes a new plot to gain control of Belovs' company and get rid of Dillon and team.
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Matt Willett
11-19-10
6th hour
Without Mercy
Without Mercy is a book about the IRA and a special agency in the U.S that have been longtime nemesis’ in trying to prevent the other from succeeding in tasks. Over the years some of the main characters from the U.S including; Sean Dillon, Hannah Berstein, Charles Ferguson and a few other have killed an taken care of many IRA members. The main plot is that Putin, Belov, Levin and other leaders of the IRA want to get rid of the Americans so they will cause...more
11-19-10
6th hour
Without Mercy
Without Mercy is a book about the IRA and a special agency in the U.S that have been longtime nemesis’ in trying to prevent the other from succeeding in tasks. Over the years some of the main characters from the U.S including; Sean Dillon, Hannah Berstein, Charles Ferguson and a few other have killed an taken care of many IRA members. The main plot is that Putin, Belov, Levin and other leaders of the IRA want to get rid of the Americans so they will cause...more
An easy, diverting read. Good for a waiting room or layover.
Technology has taken much away from the espionage novel and "Without Mercy" is one of its victims. The novel is much more like "Mission Impossible" then Higgin's earlier works. Espionage was once the realm of resourceful outsiders making do with what they could get their hands on, it's now up to bored multimillionaires to defend the realm. It's just not the same.
I prefer the earlier novels because I was more able to connect with the ch...more
Technology has taken much away from the espionage novel and "Without Mercy" is one of its victims. The novel is much more like "Mission Impossible" then Higgin's earlier works. Espionage was once the realm of resourceful outsiders making do with what they could get their hands on, it's now up to bored multimillionaires to defend the realm. It's just not the same.
I prefer the earlier novels because I was more able to connect with the ch...more
If you are a quick reader like me (aka tend to skim alot) the common names of good guys and bad guys and get lost in your head and confuse you! But the story was interesting! Quick read, good for the spy genre type of person.
Being I worked at Brainerd Library as assistant children's librarian for four years.... I was situated NEAR the friends of the library book sale room.... And these Higgins books were .25 each!! Now don't be thinking I was reading while working!! No, no!! I took them home, read them & brought them back so the books could be resold!!! Good entertainment for me, good source of revenue for" Friends"!!!
This is just one of many in the Sean Dillon Series. They are all exciting and plot driven and will keep you on the edge of your seat. The locations of this series are not set strictly in Ireland, but there is always some time spent there as well other countries, usually England. Dillon and his team are up against Russian spies in this adventure and seeking revenge for their fallen team member.
I was totally disappointed with this novel. The plot is weak and predictable, the story jumps all over and it looses continuity and rhythm. I found the characters plain silly and unbelievable and the whole story lacks originality, not very inventive and out dated. Not one of Higgins best.
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Jul 28, 2010
Candice
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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sean-dillon
This was one of Higgins' better books. I like most of them, but this one had many different interlocking stories and plots. It was a very quick read and well worth it. Exciting and emotional if you are a Higgins fan.
Another in the Sean Dillon saga. This was entertaining, but not specifically memorable. If you like the Sean Dillon series and enjoy Jack Higgins' writing style, then this will be worth the time to read.
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Mar 20, 2013
Eddy Allen
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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As Detective Superintendent Hannah Bernstein of Special Branch lies recuperating in the hospital, an enigmatic shadow from the past, burning with hatred, steals into her room and finishes the job. Consumed by grief and rage, Dillon, Blake Johnson, and all who loved Hannah swear vengeance, no matter where it takes them. But they have no idea of the searing journey upon which they are about to embark—or of the bloody war into which they are about to charge.
Filled with dark suspense, driven by char...more
Filled with dark suspense, driven by char...more
Good; Continuing character: Sean Dillon and company; helter skelter story of Russians trying to take revenge from failure in prior book in the series
Too many russian names to keep track of. It was ok, nothing great.
Good read. Not Higgins best but still good.
Found the narrative a bit naive at times.
I like this author and his subject matter.
The number of characters in this book were overwhelming, it was hard to keep track of them all. It had a little action & some twists & turns, but nothing fancy.
Looking for a book that is action non-stop... go for Without Mercy!
This is the first Higgins I've read. A spy thriller so distilled down to the genre essentials it's almost self-parody. The characters spend nearly every scene drinking liquor, shooting each other, or eating English Breakfast and discussing the recent shooting/drinking. Very entertaining, though.
Great thriller based on current events and leaders.
How various undercover areas know each other and the working of governments at the highest level.
A great do not disturb me book asd I'm busy reading this book in case the pages vapourize on me before I finish.
Rob
How various undercover areas know each other and the working of governments at the highest level.
A great do not disturb me book asd I'm busy reading this book in case the pages vapourize on me before I finish.
Rob
A continuation of the Sean Dillon series and it is a good one. If you like action, spy, mystery and humor, you will love these books
Not as good as others, but an enjoyable read anyway. I may be cuaght up in the series, which I've read horribly out of order.
I listened to this book while on a two day trip north. I enjoyed it. Jack Higgins' books seem to work well for books on CD.
Jun 04, 2008
John
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
mystery-crime-and-thriller
Superb contemporary thriller.... but for goodness sake.... why did he have to kill Hannah off?
Świetna współczesna powieść sensacyjna, bez zbędnych elementów sf.
Polecam.
Polecam.
Entertaining and thrilling. I couldn't put it down.
this one is a bit dark, but still great
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Jack Higgins is the principal pseudonym of UK novelist Harry Patterson. Aka Martin Fallon, Hugh Marlowe, James Graham.
Jack Higgins was a soldier and then a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. The Eagle Has Landed turned him into an international bestselling author and his novels have since sold over 250 million copies and been translated into fifty-five languages. Many of them have also be...more
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Jack Higgins was a soldier and then a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. The Eagle Has Landed turned him into an international bestselling author and his novels have since sold over 250 million copies and been translated into fifty-five languages. Many of them have also be...more
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