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Joy A brilliant suspense novel. I strongly recommend it. Some people who prefer non-stop action will find the assassin's preparation too cerebral.…moreA brilliant suspense novel. I strongly recommend it. Some people who prefer non-stop action will find the assassin's preparation too cerebral.(less)

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Floyd Truskot If it was another fictitious leader and not de Gaulle it would have worked. It still is a 5 star novel.

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In the vein of Daniel Silva and Vince Flynn? Or is it a league all it's own?

Brian I've read Flynn and this book, and Frederick Forsythe, in my view, is a cut above Flynn. More sophisticated plot, characters and better writing. I enj…moreI've read Flynn and this book, and Frederick Forsythe, in my view, is a cut above Flynn. More sophisticated plot, characters and better writing. I enjoyed Flynn, but Forsythe is definitely a step above.(less)

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Does this book use the GD word? Looking for best sellers fiction or nonfiction books that do not have this word in it. Thanks

Jeff Shelton No, nobody says "Geena Davis" in this book. …moreNo, nobody says "Geena Davis" in this book. (less)

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Joyce I thought this was brilliant. Of all the meticulous planning the Jackal did, he messed up because of a cultural thing that he never even thought to ta…moreI thought this was brilliant. Of all the meticulous planning the Jackal did, he messed up because of a cultural thing that he never even thought to take into account.(less)

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