- Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Orion, London; New edition edition (1 July 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752802593
- ISBN-13: 978-0752802596
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.8 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 516,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
A vital Central American nation has fallen to Cuban-backed guerillas. The American ambassador is held prisoner. And the US President faces the choice: get him out ... or kill him. In as rat-infested room ambassador Peabody faces a brilliant, ruthless young protege of Fidel Castro, Jorge Calderon, who is determined to extract the truth behind a secret CIA operation against Cuba. Meanwhile, back in Washington, the President is caught between CIA strategists who want to eliminate Peabody before he can reveal the CIA's plans, and Colonel Silas Slocum, the one man who believes he can rescue the ambassador in an awesome and daring rescue...
About the Author
A. J. Quinnell is the pseudonym of a writer who wishes to remain anonymous. He has written many bestselling novels, including several featuring the charismatic hero, Creasy.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I recieved this book as part of a 3 part set from a friend, and had heard of the author before from another work, Man On Fire.
The story line, though not in itself complex, is impecably written. The characters and scenarios thoughout are described in vivid detail and obviously resultant from many hours of concise educated research. Specificaly, the interplay of the mental states of the involved characters, inviting a more intriguing read as Quinnell delves past stock standard Stockholm Syndrome scripts, and finds a middle ground which is perfectly viable with the intense character backgrounds.
This small summary can in no way describe how fine a book this is that could cause me to, for the first time, write a review of a book. I urge you simply to read it and marvel.
The story line, though not in itself complex, is impecably written. The characters and scenarios thoughout are described in vivid detail and obviously resultant from many hours of concise educated research. Specificaly, the interplay of the mental states of the involved characters, inviting a more intriguing read as Quinnell delves past stock standard Stockholm Syndrome scripts, and finds a middle ground which is perfectly viable with the intense character backgrounds.
This small summary can in no way describe how fine a book this is that could cause me to, for the first time, write a review of a book. I urge you simply to read it and marvel.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
After reading the first few pages, I could't put the book down, I was hooked on it.
I couldn't wait to turn pages and read what was going to happen next. You will not be dissappointed in this book. I rated this book up there with Man on Fire, The Perfect Kill etc. Finally after five hours of reading, I had to put the book down, eyes were starting to burn and it was 2AM had to get some sleep, but couldn't wait to start reading it again in the AM. Another great addition to my library of Quinnell books, I have a total of eight hardcover w/dj and one softcover (The Blue Ring). Quinnell also wrote a short story with Creasy in it titled "Gladiator", approx. 28 pages. Good Creasy short story.
I couldn't wait to turn pages and read what was going to happen next. You will not be dissappointed in this book. I rated this book up there with Man on Fire, The Perfect Kill etc. Finally after five hours of reading, I had to put the book down, eyes were starting to burn and it was 2AM had to get some sleep, but couldn't wait to start reading it again in the AM. Another great addition to my library of Quinnell books, I have a total of eight hardcover w/dj and one softcover (The Blue Ring). Quinnell also wrote a short story with Creasy in it titled "Gladiator", approx. 28 pages. Good Creasy short story.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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9 Nov 2000
Format:Mass Market Paperback
A.J. Quinnell's Siege of Silence is one of the most action-filled books I have read untill this day. This book shows how politics and old politicians can cause themselves excitement when it comes to wars and foreign countries. If you are not very familiar with what guerillas do and how much trouble they can cause, Siege of Silence is your book. A.J. Qunnell provides action, secrecy, mystery and even more action for those interested in such exciting topics.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
I wish all American Ambassadors would be like this one!!!
20 Oct 1997
Format:Paperback
A quick-paced tour-de-force, a hell of great book! After the whole embassy was taken over by the Cuban-trained terrorists, the American Ambassador, although a politically rewarded assignment by the White House, turned out to be a tough cookie, so tough that made the terrorists helpless even tortured him so ruthlessly. This story really enlightened me of how a man with true courage could standfast against the almost hopeless situation. The hero of this book made me think of Nelson DeMille's strong characteric creations in his WORD OF HONOR, THE CHARM SCHOOL, and BY THE RIVER OF BABYLON. A great book of true heroism!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Awesome Quinnell Book !!!!
7 Jan 2005
Format:Hardcover
Second AJ Quinnell book I read (first being Man on Fire).
Thought this one was just as good.It was awesome. The characters in is are just fabulously written, the story and politics in it were great, and jsut the way it all comes together was just great. I loved this book, as well as the other 2 of his Ive read (Man on Fire, In the Name of the Father)
Check them out, they are great books, get your hands on any AJ Quinnell book you can !!!
Thought this one was just as good.It was awesome. The characters in is are just fabulously written, the story and politics in it were great, and jsut the way it all comes together was just great. I loved this book, as well as the other 2 of his Ive read (Man on Fire, In the Name of the Father)
Check them out, they are great books, get your hands on any AJ Quinnell book you can !!!
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