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The Eiger Sanction: A Novel,Used
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Jonathan Hemlock lives in a renovated Gothic church on Long Island. He is an art professor, a mountain climber, and a mercenary, performing assassinations (i.e., sanctions) for money to augment his blackmarket art collection. Now Hemlock is being tricked into a hazardous assignment that involves an attempt to scale one of the most treacherous mountain peaks in the Swiss Alps, the Eiger.In a breathtakingly suspenseful story that is part thriller and part satire, the author traces Hemlocks spinetingling adventures, introducing a cast of intriguing charactersvillains, traitors, beautiful womeninto the highly charged atmosphere of danger. The accumulating threads of suspicion, accusation, and evidence gradually knit themselves into a bizarre and deathdefying climax in this exciting, entertaining novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the last absorbing page.
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- Q: What is the main plot of The Eiger Sanction? A: The Eiger Sanction follows Jonathan Hemlock, an art professor and mountain climber who is also a mercenary. He is coerced into a dangerous mission to scale the perilous Eiger mountain in the Swiss Alps, intertwining suspense, adventure, and betrayal.
- Q: Who is the author of The Eiger Sanction? A: The Eiger Sanction is written by Trevanian, known for his unique blend of thriller and satire.
- Q: What genre does The Eiger Sanction belong to? A: The Eiger Sanction is classified as a thriller with elements of satire, exploring themes of danger and deception.
- Q: What is the page count of The Eiger Sanction? A: The book has a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of The Eiger Sanction? A: The Eiger Sanction is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was The Eiger Sanction published? A: The Eiger Sanction was published on May 10, 2005.
- Q: What condition is The Eiger Sanction in? A: The Eiger Sanction is sold as a new item.
- Q: What themes are explored in The Eiger Sanction? A: The novel explores themes such as treachery, adventure, and the moral implications of assassination, all set against a backdrop of thrilling mountain climbing.
- Q: Is The Eiger Sanction suitable for young readers? A: Due to its themes of violence and complex moral dilemmas, The Eiger Sanction may be more suitable for adult readers.
- Q: Can you provide a brief character description of Jonathan Hemlock? A: Jonathan Hemlock is an art professor, mountain climber, and a mercenary. He is depicted as a complex character with a passion for art and a willingness to engage in dangerous assignments for financial gain.