- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Fontana Press; (Reissue) edition (22 Feb 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0006171664
- ISBN-13: 978-0006171669
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.9 x 2.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 175,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Bagley is one of the best.' THE TIMES
'As long as meticulous craftsmanship and honest entertainment are valued, and as long as action, authenticity, and expertise still make up the strong framework of the good adventure/thriller, Desmond Bagley's books will surely be read.' REGINALD HILL, Twentieth Century Crime and Mystery Writers
'Bagley is a master storyteller.' DAILY MIRROR
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A hazardous expedition to a remote Pacific atoll leads to a violent confrontation far from civilization…
The seas and its secrets always fascinated the Trevelyan brothers, and it was on an expedition to a remote Pacific atoll that Mark died - a natural death, Mike is told. Though there was no love lost between the brothers, the circumstances surrounding Mark's death are suspicious enough to force Mike to investigate - even without the series of violent attacks on him that followed.
There are just two clues - a notebook in code and a lump of rock - enough to trigger off a hazardous expedition, and a violent confrontation far from civilization…
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New old Bagley
6 July 2010
Format:Paperback
The rather unusual title for this book comes from a quote from Jonathan Swift about loving and supporting your brother no matter what, and the theme of Brotherly Love and Hate certainly flows strongly through 'Night Of Error'. When Mike Trevelyan's estranged brother Mark is reported dead in suspicious circumstances, Mike gives up his comfortable English academic life and heads to the South Pacific to investigate. Backed by some choice ex-mercenaries, a billionaire, and a couple of Mark's casually-discarded girlfriends, Mike tries to unravel the mystery of both his brother's death and a potentially lucrative scientific discovery. Despite hating his late brother's ruthlessness and ambition, Mike is forced to think and act more and more like Mark to solve the puzzle and bring the responsible parties to justice.
'Night Of Error' was the first of two books published after Bagley's death, and I wonder whether this really was his planned next book. His second posthumous book 'Juggernaut' is much more in keeping with the style of later books such as 'Flyaway' and 'Windfall', whereas 'Night Of Error' seems more of a throwback to Bagley's earlier books such as 'The Golden Keel'. The fact that the novel is set in 1962 (before 'The Golden Keel' was written) and contains a couple of plot points similar to that book makes you wonder whether 'Night of Error' is actually one of Bagley's early, discarded attempts at his debut.
Whatever the reason, 'Night Of Error' is a good book. Just keep in mind that it is far closer to Bagley's early stuff, and lacks the more epic, Hammond Innes like feel of his African-themed later books. 'Juggernaut' is much more likely to be Bagley's genuine "next novel" after 'Windfall', but if you loved Bagley's leaner, more action-focussed earlier books, you should get alot of pleasure out of 'Night Of Error'.
'Night Of Error' was the first of two books published after Bagley's death, and I wonder whether this really was his planned next book. His second posthumous book 'Juggernaut' is much more in keeping with the style of later books such as 'Flyaway' and 'Windfall', whereas 'Night Of Error' seems more of a throwback to Bagley's earlier books such as 'The Golden Keel'. The fact that the novel is set in 1962 (before 'The Golden Keel' was written) and contains a couple of plot points similar to that book makes you wonder whether 'Night of Error' is actually one of Bagley's early, discarded attempts at his debut.
Whatever the reason, 'Night Of Error' is a good book. Just keep in mind that it is far closer to Bagley's early stuff, and lacks the more epic, Hammond Innes like feel of his African-themed later books. 'Juggernaut' is much more likely to be Bagley's genuine "next novel" after 'Windfall', but if you loved Bagley's leaner, more action-focussed earlier books, you should get alot of pleasure out of 'Night Of Error'.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Great read
8 Sep 2009
Format:Paperback
I started reading Desmond Bagley in my teens (in the 80s) when he and Alistair Maclean were very popular in India. And I have read almost all of his books. Loved his boks all those years ago, when I was also reading Ludlum, Craig Thomas etc.
Recently I have started on a project to re-read these books. Gives me a fresh perspective. I find that I still love his writing. Very crisp, very british and never slacking. Lot of the newer writers can learn from Mr Bagley (or Alistair Maclean). You'll find that lot of their characters have come out of the 2nd world war.
The books title is a bit of a mystery. Otherwise it is a fast paced engrossing book. A good plot, adventure and skulldaggery - like a really great 60s movie. read this and other Desmond Bagley books.
Recently I have started on a project to re-read these books. Gives me a fresh perspective. I find that I still love his writing. Very crisp, very british and never slacking. Lot of the newer writers can learn from Mr Bagley (or Alistair Maclean). You'll find that lot of their characters have come out of the 2nd world war.
The books title is a bit of a mystery. Otherwise it is a fast paced engrossing book. A good plot, adventure and skulldaggery - like a really great 60s movie. read this and other Desmond Bagley books.
Decent South Seas adventure
19 Mar 2007
Research oceanographer Mike Trevelyan is the protagonist is Desmond Bagely's 1964 adventure novel "Night of Error". He stunningly receives word in his London flat that his competetive, manipulative younger brother Mark, who he despises, also an oceanographer has died in a remote Pacific Ocean location. Within a short time Trevelyan is forwarded his brothers special effects including a diary and deep sea manganese nodules.
As soon as he receives these items he is subject to robbery and general mayhem and he soon discovers why. He had retained one of the manganese nodules and assayed it discovering that it possessed an unusualy high concentration of cobalt and other rare metals such as nickel and vanadium.
Trevelyan soon was visited by one Geordie Wilkins, a commando sergeant under the command of his father, a career military man and now skipper of a 200 foot sailing ship. Together they schemed to pitch the idea of an expedition to uncover the location of these precious nodules to Canadian mining entrepreneur Jonathan Campbell, using Wilkins ship the Esmerelda as their research vessel.
Along with a crew of tough gritty ex-commandos they all embark on an exotic South Sea voyage into French Oceania to discover the cache of high yield nodules.
Bagley creates an aura of suspense as rivals of Campbell's a corporation known as Suarez-Navarro lead by a hook nosed murderous fellow named Ramirez leave behind a path of murder and terror also seeking the rich booty. We also discover that the purported cause of death of Mark Trevelyan, acute appendicitis was bogus.
While Bagley's finale leaves little to the imagination and is predictable, "Night of Error" was a decent read.
As soon as he receives these items he is subject to robbery and general mayhem and he soon discovers why. He had retained one of the manganese nodules and assayed it discovering that it possessed an unusualy high concentration of cobalt and other rare metals such as nickel and vanadium.
Trevelyan soon was visited by one Geordie Wilkins, a commando sergeant under the command of his father, a career military man and now skipper of a 200 foot sailing ship. Together they schemed to pitch the idea of an expedition to uncover the location of these precious nodules to Canadian mining entrepreneur Jonathan Campbell, using Wilkins ship the Esmerelda as their research vessel.
Along with a crew of tough gritty ex-commandos they all embark on an exotic South Sea voyage into French Oceania to discover the cache of high yield nodules.
Bagley creates an aura of suspense as rivals of Campbell's a corporation known as Suarez-Navarro lead by a hook nosed murderous fellow named Ramirez leave behind a path of murder and terror also seeking the rich booty. We also discover that the purported cause of death of Mark Trevelyan, acute appendicitis was bogus.
While Bagley's finale leaves little to the imagination and is predictable, "Night of Error" was a decent read.
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