Day of Reckoning

by Jack Higgins

Book Overview

For years, Jack Higgins's "battalions of loyal fans" (People) have thrilled to his "rip-roaring" (Associated Press) novels of honor, bravery and irresistible intrigue. Now, the master of suspense... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399145850
• ISBN13: 9780399145858
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
• Length: 295 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Another well-crafted tale

In his latest novel, Day Of Reckoning, Jack Higgins once again weaves his literary magic and displays his mastery of the craft by bringing back the best and most entertaining of our beloved characters from his past novels. Sean Dillon, Chief Inspector Hannah Bernstein and Brigadier Ferguson give us a rich mixture of personality conflicts and deep regard for each other within a superb story line. The cast of villains swirling around our heroes is made up of Mafiosi, cast-off IRA killers and London gangsters. We are drawn into the fascinating plot of Day Of Reckoning, and it is difficult to lay the book down. Bravo, Jack Higgins. Another well-crafted tale. I would expect nothing less of my favorite author.

Sean Dillon to the rescue (again!)

I call this type of book "popcorn for the mind", a refreshing mental interlude between my reading of weightier tomes. It requires no mental effort, just page turning every minute or so, to race along with the plot. It's not great literature, but I don't think Mr. Higgins intends it to be, he simply wants to entertain his audience, and to me, that's what he does! More of Dillon and Co., please!

Well worth the time

I dont want to have to work at enjoying a good story. Again Higgins at his best,non stop action and all the characters true Higgins fans have come to love. This was the 36th Higgins book I have read and cant wait for the next one.

Sean Dillon is at his very BEST!

Another action packed book by Jack Higgins featuring Sean Dillon at his BEST against the mafia. I couldn't put it down and you won't be able to either!

George Higgins knows how tio write a good thriller

Don Marco Salazzo is the CEO of the Mafia. His organization conducts business in gambling and prostitution as well as many legal enterprises. His nephew Jack Fox manages those companies that are above board. On the surface Jack seems like the All-American success story, but that serves as a façade for his international criminal activities that the Family would never sanction.Reporter Katherine Johnson has gathered information that will expose Jack as a brilliant psychopathic criminal, but he knows she is closing in on him. He orders a hit that successfully kills Katherine. However, Katherine's former husband, Blake Johnson, heads a top secret White House agency, The Basement. He obtains Katherine's tape that explains what she learned. Blake vows vengeance by tearing apart the empire until the emperor is left naked. However, Jack's connections warn him that Blake is coming for him.Jack Higgins' latest action-packed thriller triumphantly blends Puzo with Clancy. The excellent cast and mouse story line stars two powerful individuals working outside the law towards an inevitable collision. Though Blake and Jack follow the same path, Mr. Higgins leaves no doubt of who the hero is and who the villain is. Genre fans will gain much pleasure from DAY OF RECKONING.Harriet Klausner