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A Season in Hell Kindle Edition

by Jack Higgins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,935 ratings
An electrifying novel of blood, vengeance, and international intrigue from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Eagle Has Landed.
 
As a high-powered Wall Street lawyer, Sarah Talbot believed her world was comfortable and secure—until her beloved stepson was found dead of a drug overdose in Paris. Her initial grief is compounded when she learns that his body was used to transport heroin by an unstoppable European cartel.
 
Trained by British SAS, Irish-born Sean Egan has no problem killing whenever and wherever someone has to die. Dealing with death is second nature to him. So when his sister’s drug-poisoned corpse is found floating in the Thames, he knows it’s not an accident—it’s murder.
 
Bonded by their shared loss, Egan and Talbot come together, vow to find those responsible, and make them pay. Pursuing an enemy known only as “Mr. Smith” and hunted by a master assassin, they cannot imagine the truth they will uncover—and the dangers they will face. All they know is that they cannot stop until they have their revenge—no matter the cost.
 
For over fifty years, Jack Higgins, author of The Midnight Bell, Rain on the Dead, and other bestsellers, has thrilled millions around the world with his lighting-paced novels of international action, suspense, and spy craft. Filled with engaging heroes, implacable villains, and action that draws readers in like a classic honey trap, Higgins’s novels remain the high-water mark of thriller excellence.
 
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  1. Print length
    276 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Open Road Media Mystery & Thriller
  4. Publication date
    December 28, 2010
  5. File size
    6.3 MB
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An Illustrated Biography

Patterson during his military years

Henry Patterson (during his military years)

While enlisted in the army, he was known for his higher-than-average military IQ. Many of Patterson’s books would later incorporate elements of the military experience.

Patterson and His Parents

Patterson and His Parents

Patterson with his parents. He left school at age fifteen, finding his place instead in the British military.

Patterson at Rehearsal

Patterson at a Rehearsal

Patterson visiting a rehearsal for Walking Wounded, a play he wrote that was performed by local actors in Jersey.

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Sean Egan is Irish, well-educated and cynical, trained by the British as a commando who can shoot bad guys between the eyes without blinking. Sarah Talbot is a powerful Wall Street lawyer and a wealthy socialite. This unlikely duo join forces to avenge the killings of Sean's adoptive sister and Sarah's son, both murdered by a ghoulish heroin smuggling ring. They travel throughout Europe, uncovering clues just before each source is murdered before their eyes, followed by the drug ring's cool assassin, Jago. Though it's not unusual to find a political adventure novel lacking in original dialogue or emotional depth, it is surprising to see the plot fall quickly into such predictable contrivances. If Sean straps on an ankle holster at a certain point in the narrative, for example, he will certainly be frisked just a few pages later. The novel has no romance, no sex, and too few twists. The most interesting character, Jago, never lives up to his early promise as the cold-blooded killer with a chilling respect and fondness for Sarah. Higgins builds suspense only to let it dissipate at the last moment, and the ending, though a surprise, is arbitrary and unrewarding. The novel should, nevertheless, eventually find a comfortable niche in the paperback racks.
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“Jack Higgins is the master.” —Tom Clancy“A corking good tale.” —San Diego Union-Tribune“Higgins is a real pro.” —The New York Times Book Review

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00A86LPB4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media Mystery & Thriller (December 28, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 28, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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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 been made into successful films.

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Customers find this book to be a fun, fast-moving tale with terrific characters and nicely described scenes, making it a nice casual read. The story maintains interest throughout, keeping readers on their toes, and one customer describes it as an exciting page-turning adventure. While many consider it a classic Jack Higgins at his best, opinions about the pacing are mixed, with some saying there's never a dull moment while others find it hard to follow at times.

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131 customers mention "Readability"125 positive6 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, describing it as a casual and fun read, with one customer noting it's particularly good for short breaks at work.

"Excellent book. Pretty fast moving, good dialogue, lots of action. Give it a try. I will probably read more of his books." Read more

"...Landed" and the "Night of the Fox" but was still a pretty good read, albeit a bit dated." Read more

"...Crisp writing; intriguing plot; great character development; a great writer. I have read all his books. Fantastic!" Read more

"...They are the sort of books to read in a few days, maybe on holiday...." Read more

111 customers mention "Story quality"104 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a non-stop intrigue with a fast-moving plot and good thriller elements.

"Excellent book. Pretty fast moving, good dialogue, lots of action. Give it a try. I will probably read more of his books." Read more

"Jack Higgins can always be relied upon for an exciting page-turning easy-reading adventure story...." Read more

"Higgins never disappoints. Crisp writing; intriguing plot; great character development; a great writer. I have read all his books. Fantastic!" Read more

"...These remarks apply to nearly all of his books. They are exciting to read but after a couple of weeks they are difficult to recall...." Read more

33 customers mention "Character development"27 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"Higgins never disappoints. Crisp writing; intriguing plot; great character development; a great writer. I have read all his books. Fantastic!" Read more

"...Accurate descriptions of locations and character development make this book a real thinker those that like to try and figure out where the author..." Read more

"...He developed his characters, makes them likable, keeps the timeframe short , builds the suspense and keeps the plot tight...." Read more

"A fun read. The action is continuous with interesting supporting characters in each chapter. The time period of the 1980's is great to revisit...." Read more

28 customers mention "Writing quality"23 positive5 negative

Customers find the book well written and readable, with nicely described scenes and engaging dialogue.

"Excellent book. Pretty fast moving, good dialogue, lots of action. Give it a try. I will probably read more of his books." Read more

"Higgins never disappoints. Crisp writing; intriguing plot; great character development; a great writer. I have read all his books. Fantastic!" Read more

"i thought higgins did a good job with this book; thrilling, well written, surprise ending but only reason i did not give it five stars is that i..." Read more

"This book was wee written and held one's interest throughout...." Read more

12 customers mention "Pace"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pace, describing it as a fast-moving and quick read.

"Excellent book. Pretty fast moving, good dialogue, lots of action. Give it a try. I will probably read more of his books." Read more

"A typical Jack HIggins story. Fast paced, Full of twists and turns, Lot's of intrigues. A great read for an evening or a weekend...." Read more

"Fast reading of many twists and turn, that keeps the pages turning. A shocking ending to an unusual story you cannot put down." Read more

"Good, quick read." Read more

10 customers mention "Interest"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, keeping them on their toes throughout.

"This was one of the best books i have read in years. It always kept you involved and wanting more" Read more

"Fast reading of many twists and turn, that keeps the pages turning. A shocking ending to an unusual story you cannot put down." Read more

"...Despite these similarities, it still keeps the reader interested and wanting to see what comes next...." Read more

"This book was wee written and held one's interest throughout...." Read more

21 customers mention "Jack higgins quality"14 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's quality, with some praising it as a classic Jack Higgins page-turner, while others find it unrealistic.

"I enjoyed the book. It was typical Higgins...." Read more

"...The only downside I found was the lack of credibility for some of the action and predictability of the outcome." Read more

"A typical high A typical Higgins book with lots of action and geography, taking the reader from one country to another with a partial..." Read more

"...Excellent for a trip and a real page turner. Higgins does a great job of setting a scene & telling a story in minimum pages which works for me!" Read more

18 customers mention "Pacing"12 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some saying there's never a dull moment, while others find it hard to follow at times.

"Jack Higgins can tell a tale as few authors can. He embellishes the book with rich details, showing his knowledge of weapons and the area embraced..." Read more

"...enjoyed the trip throughout Europe as our hero and his beautiful accomplice unravel the clues and bring the bad guys to justice." Read more

"...However, the narrative and dialog are too simple and melodramatic. If I want that I can always go back to the Hardy Boys." Read more

"never a dull moment, well not action packed but still moved never stopping...." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Jack Higgins is great!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025
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    Excellent book. Pretty fast moving, good dialogue, lots of action.
    Give it a try. I will probably read more of his books.
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  • Suncoast
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another great Jack Higgins Adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2013
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    Jack Higgins can always be relied upon for an exciting page-turning easy-reading adventure story. This book certainly meets those expectations.

    Sarah Talbot is a top Wall Street operator with connections to the US President. When she is at the top of her career she is devastated that her son has been murdered in Paris. Sean Egan is a former SAS and UK intelligence operative. He is similarly devastated when his sister is murdered, also in Paris. What brings them together in grief and revenge is the fact that both bodies were used to to smuggle heroin into the UK.

    Sean and Sarah will stop at nothing to avenge the deaths that have one other common factor - the victims were drugged before death with a chemical that takes away their ability to understand what is happening. This chemical has only been seen elsewhere in assassinations in Northern Ireland. Their search for the drug mastermind takes them through London, Paris, Sicily, and Ireland as they uncover organised crime gangs that may be responsible. All the time they are tracked and sometimes assisted by a brutal operator working for the mastermind, known only as "Mr Smith". The most surprising thing is that they are assisted by a top Mafia boss who has never been involved with drugs and has a vendetta with another Mafia family who are at the top of the drug trade.

    This was not as good as Higgins classic "The Eagle has Landed" and the "Night of the Fox" but was still a pretty good read, albeit a bit dated.
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  • Kirby L. Turnage Jr.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Higgins at the usual
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023
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    Higgins never disappoints. Crisp writing; intriguing plot; great character development; a great writer. I have read all his books. Fantastic!
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  • Brian White
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not really in the same class as other great authors
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2013
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    I have read very many Jack Higgin's thrillers.
    They are the sort of books to read in a few days, maybe on holiday.

    I think he has written just one good book and then changed characters, title and plot
    to generate a whole series!
    In a few cases Higgin repeats events from a previous book.
    The main character always seems to be lighting a cigarette and/or drinking Bushmills.

    Having said that he has "a way with the words" to quote one of his expressions.
    The books are difficult to put down other that for coffee or sleep!

    These remarks apply to nearly all of his books. They are exciting to read but after a couple of weeks
    they are difficult to recall. They lack real depth.
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  • James Dickman
    5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2022
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    This was one of the best books i have read in years. It always kept you involved and wanting more
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  • Robert Harrold
    4.0 out of 5 stars Jack Higgins at his finest.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2014
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    A typical Jack HIggins story. Fast paced, Full of twists and turns, Lot's of intrigues. A great read for an evening or a weekend. It is a little dated, as it deals with the conflict between the Protestants and the Catholic factions in Ireland during the conflicts at the end of the last century, the drug trade and smuggling all in one novel. The female heroine adds another special twist to this Jack Higgins tale.
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  • Lois Beeby
    5.0 out of 5 stars exciting story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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    Fast reading of many twists and turn, that keeps the pages turning. A shocking ending to an unusual story you cannot put down.
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  • Gwenny Penny
    4.0 out of 5 stars Review of "A Season in Hell."
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2014
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    The book kept me interested from the beginning to end. One thing I wish authors would realize, though. In order to be "realistic," too many are repeating in print the language a lot of people use for exclamations. Whatever happened to "damn" and "hell?" Not that those are wonderful words, but they are less offensive that continually being battered by "f" words, which is something a lot of readers are not accustomed to hearing in real life. I suspect that if authors and movie makers used less of that language, that perhaps it would begin to be less used by people who now think it's okay to speak in that manner. When I am hit with those offensive words, it takes me right out of the story while I recover. Sometimes I just throw some books in the trash, no matter how interesting they are.
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  • JFP
    2.0 out of 5 stars Etat indiqué avant commande non conforme à la réalité
    Reviewed in France on January 6, 2017
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    Livre très usagé, à priori a même été utilisé en bibliothèque! Il y a encore la fiche de circulation.

    A améliorer
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  • another gem by higgins
    5.0 out of 5 stars awesome
    Reviewed in India on May 11, 2015
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    an awesome read,a student murdered for drug trafficking,his mother contacts an ex-sas sgt for revenge and what follows is a tale of blood pumping adrenaline action,another master act by the legend jack higgins
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  • David G Freeburn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2024
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    Great
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  • さんぺい
    5.0 out of 5 stars 少し凝り過ぎのストーリーだが面白い
    Reviewed in Japan on November 12, 2003
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    イギリスの裕福な家庭に育った大学生が麻薬漬けにされてパリに送られ、死体となって、麻薬を詰めてイギリに送り返されたことが発覚し、事件が始まる。
    大学生の子どもを愛していた継母サラの憤りに応えて、SAS負傷により退役したシーンが手助けするが、謎の首謀を追って、パリ、シシリー、北アイルランドと駆け回る。
    ちょっとストーリーが凝りすぎているように思いはしたが、それでも展開も早く面白く読み進みました。気楽に楽しむアクションスリラーといったところではなしでしょうか。
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  • Mr H I Williams
    4.0 out of 5 stars Crime novel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2023
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    Good read
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