On Wings of Eagles by Ken Follett (English) Paperback Book

Description: On Wings of Eagles by Ken Follett On Wings of Eagles is the thrilling story of a daring rescue mission during the Iranian Revolution, from the master of suspense, Ken Follett. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description On Wings of Eagles is the thrilling novel based on the incredible real-life rescue of two Americans by a Green Beret colonel and a group of corporate executives from revolutionary Iran, from number one bestseller Ken Follett.A Terrifying PrisonAs Iran descends into revolution two Americans get caught up in the upheaval. Captured, they are held in a heavily fortified prison fortress. Their situation is desperate, with the US government refusing to get them out.A Daring RescueHope is, however, not completely lost as their boss, Ross Perot, the millionaire head of EDS, takes it upon himself to organise a rescue attempt. He enlists the aid of a Green Beret, Colonel Bull Simons, famed World War II and Vietnam commando, to train his executives for the operation and the fight to come.A Dangerous EscapeIn this gripping account of an incredible real-life rescue, breaking the prisoners out is only the beginning. They must then make a treacherous overland escape to the safety of the Turkish border, even as they are hunted by an enemy who is closing in . . . Flap A Terrifying Prison As Iran descends into revolution, two Americans get caught up in the upheaval. They are captured and held in a heavily guarded fortress. Their situation is desperate, with the US government refusing to get them out. But all hope is not lost . . . A Daring Rescue This is the real-life story of a Green Beret colonel, who came out of retirement to lead a secret raid; the computer executives, shaped into a crack commando team; and the Texas industrialist, Ross Perot, who would not abandon two Americans in an Iranian jail. A Dangerous Escape Breaking the prisoners out is only the beginning of the mission. In order to get to the safety of the Turkish border, they must make a treacherous overland journey whilst avoiding an enemy that is closing in . . . A superb edge-of-the-seat true story USA Today A gripping thriller Newsday Author Biography Ken Follett was twenty-seven when he wrote Eye of the Needle, an award-winning thriller that became an international bestseller. He then surprised everyone with The Pillars of the Earth, about the building of a cathedral in the Middle Ages, which continues to captivate millions of readers all over the world and its long-awaited sequel, World Without End, was a number one bestseller in the US, UK and Europe and was followed by the third novel in the Kingsbridge series A Column of Fire. He has written the bestselling Century trilogy, which comprises Fall of Giants, Winter of the World and Edge of Eternity. Review A superb edge-of-the seat true story * USA Today *A gripping thriller * Newsday *Impressive suspense and excitement * Publishers Weekly * Promotional On Wings of Eagles is the thrilling story of a daring rescue mission during the Iranian Revolution, from the master of suspense, Ken Follett. Review Quote A gripping thriller Promotional "Headline" On Wings of Eagles is the thrilling story of a daring rescue mission during the Iranian Revolution, from the master of suspense, Ken Follett. Details ISBN1509862358 ISBN-10 1509862358 ISBN-13 9781509862351 Format Paperback Author Ken Follett Publisher Pan Macmillan Audience Age 18 Imprint Pan Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 955.0542 Pages 656 Year 2019 Language English Publication Date 2019-05-30 UK Release Date 2019-05-30 Audience General AU Release Date 2019-05-27 NZ Release Date 2019-05-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133515141;

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