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JACK ABSOLUTE (Hardcover)

by C.C. Humphreys (Author) "The snow lay deep over Hounslow Heath and the light was failing fast ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Orion (15 Jan 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0752857037
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752857039
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 14.6 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 752,634 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'This mid-priced demy hardback should look very attractive and do very well.'

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'Jack Absolute has been appropriated by CC Humphreys to become the star of this tale of action and intrigue... It's a neat trick, and one that Humphreys pulls off with aplomb... The author's eye for historical details is impeccable and there are several poignant subtexts, but he never lets his leading man take himself too seriously. In fact Humphreys previous form as an actor has certainly influenced his style as a writer, giving this entertaining romp the air of a true Hollywood blockbuster.' (INK )

'Jack escapes death more often than James Bond in his attempt to find the traitor in the King's ranks. There is some authentic historical detail in Jack Absolute as the background to an exciting romp.' (SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )

'Vigorously imagined, dashingly done espionage adventure with newly retired military man, Jack Absolute... New territory for spy fiction, but utterly convincing in its period and ethnic detail. Few comparisons unless you go back to Fenimore Cooper's Last of the Mohicans. Quite bloody, thoroughly gripping, intensely readable.' (LITERARY REVIEW )

'A winning work that traverses a refreshingly unhackneyed area.' (GOOD BOOK GUIDE )

'CC Humphreys is fast gaining a reputation as one of the leading historical storytellers. His skill, that of creating a fictional narrative based upon actual history, is second to none... the vivid descriptions of the Revolutionary battles and skirmishes are extremely well written and rise above the normally turgid prose of most historians. . The story is fast paced and provoking, and weaves an intriguing web of deceit. I recommend this novel highly.' (DISABILITY TIMES )

'Humphreys has turned a penchant for swashbuckling into writing historical fiction. ****' (WESTERN DAILY PRESS )

'This mid-priced demy hardback should look very attractive and do very well.' (PUBLISHING NEWS )
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ace story, 4 July 2006
This review is from: Jack Absolute: The 007 of the 1770s (Paperback)
I'm a huge fan of historical fiction and love this guy's work. Humphreys writes at a breakneck pace and provides us with hugely entertaining characters and action. The opening sequence where Jack finds that a pal has been less than discrete with his name is one of the finest and funniest scenes in the genre.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read, 26 Nov 2004
By J. Chippindale (England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jack Absolute: The 007 of the 1770s (Paperback)
I felt that this book was not quite as good as C. C. Humphries previous 2 novels (The French Executioner and Blood Ties), but it is still well worth a read.

The book depicts a period in history later than the previous 2 novels 1777, after years away from England Jack returns to London to find that he has become famous as a character in a hit comedy "The Rivals" in which the playwright Richard Sheridan has stolen his name and made him the leading character.

This does nothing to help Jack in his chosen profession of spying.

Jack had retired, but has to resume his spying when a duel over an actress forces him to seek shelter with his old commander who has been put in charge of an army and ordered to lead them from Canada to crush the American revolution.

Jack must fight not only revolutionaries, but opponents closer to hand, a sinister secret society.

The author has the knack of making his books interesting and informative and also easy reading at the same time.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Average historical thriller, 8 Feb 2006
By Graham R. Hill "gralhill" (Ilkley) - See all my reviews
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I didn't enjoy this as much as the subsequent prequel which I read first - if you follow me. In particular I found the ending both unconvincing and confusing. I was never clear as to how many different sides there had been, let alone who had been on whose.

I think the Bond tag comes from the author having ripped off a famous scene from Goldfinger (the film) almost verbatim.

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I don't know where Amazon get their "sub-title" from since it doesn't appear anywhere in my copy. The writing is attractive and holds the attention. Read more
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