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Day of Reckoning: Summary and book reviews of Day of Reckoning by Jack Higgins, plus links to an excerpt from Day of Reckoning and a biography of Jack Higgins.

Day of Reckoning

Day of Reckoning
by Jack Higgins
Hardcover: Feb 2000,
304 pages.
Paperback: Feb 2001,
304 pages.

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BOOK SUMMARY

A death in Brooklyn sends reverberations around the world in Jack Higgins's thrilling new adventure.

Higgins's novels of honor, bravery, and irresistible intrigue delight millions of readers every year, but few of his books pack the sheer narrative power of Day of Reckoning

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  Publishers Weekly
There's a jaunty, even slapdash feel to the storytelling in Higgins's exciting new novel featuring his longtime antihero, Sean Dillon.... The action is sleek and intensely absorbing, but the supreme pleasure is in those Higgins celebrates--tarnished warriors who value honor over life and who get the job done no matter what the cost.

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Rated 3 of 5 of 5 by Mike S
Somewhat of a pageturner, this book still left much to be desired. The plot had a good foundation, but, like the characters, was significantly underdeveloped. It's the first book I've ready by Higgins, and despite how it kept me turning pages all...   Read More

Rated 1 of 5 of 5 by simon
one of the worste books he'd written. just flat-characters and a very simple story. hey look that's one of Fox, let's blow him up. I don't like that.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Kenneth Anderson
This was the first 'Jack Higgins' book I have read, and now I am a big 'Jack Higgins' fan. I love his style.
Sean Dillon is the BAD guy turned GOOD guy everyone loves. 'Higgins' is a brilliant writer and will keep you turning the...   Read More

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Andrew Facini
Awesome book that even kept my attention! A little cliched, but what's wrong with that!
A must buy for all Higgins fans.

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