Passage by Night [Paperback]

Jack Higgins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 3, 1987

The revolution which brings Fidel Castro to power in Cuba is just one more episode in the deadly behind-the-scenes battle between the superpowers. But the aftermath threatens the whole world with war. One man thinks he can escape, but instead finds himself at the heart of a terrifying conspiracy.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

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'Open a Jack Higgins novel and you'll encounter a master craftsman at the peak of his powers ! first-rate tales of intrigue, suspense and full-on action.' Sunday Express 'Higgins is a master of his craft.' Daily Telegraph 'A thriller writer in a class of his own.' Financial Times 'The master craftsman of good, clean adventure.' Daily Mail --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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5 1-hour cassettes --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Signet (November 3, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451150392
• ISBN-13: 978-0451150394
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,669,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jack Higgins is among the world's most popular authors. Since the publication of The Eagle Has Landed--one of the biggest-selling thrillers of all time--every novel he has written has become an international bestseller, including The White House Connection and Day of Reckoning. He has had simultaneous number-one bestsellers in hardcover and paperback, and has been published in thirty-eight languages worldwide. Many of his books have been made into successful movies, among them The Eagle Has Landed, To Catch A King, and The Valhalla Exchange. He lives with his wife on Jersey in the Channel Islands.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A fast paced adventure., February 17, 2008

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Michael G. "mikefromrochester" (Rochester, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Passage by Night (Paperback)

Harry Manning ekes out a living by chartering his beloved boat, the Grace Abounding, to wealthy tourists visiting the Bahamas. When Cuban terrorists blow a plane out of the sky with his girlfriend on board, he's left with only one thought...revenge.

Passage by Night is a straightforward action-adventure novel which takes place in the days following the Cuban missile crisis. Manning goes from one harrowing situation to the next, escaping by the skin of his teeth each time.

This book is fast paced and action packed, but the plotting lacks realism and the characters are unnuanced. More guilty pleasure than award winning literature, Passage by Night rates 3 stars, no more no less.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Passage By Night, October 25, 2000

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TERESA DELGADO (ANAHEIM,CALIFORNIA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Passage by Night (Paperback)

When I started to read Passage By Night I wasn't really into the story, but I kept on reading on. As I got towards the middle I realized the book was really intresting. I never would of thought to finish this book, but here I am telling you about this great book I read and encouraging you to read it. I enjoyed reading this book because Jack Higgens wrote this book with lots of mysteries to think about and for you to keep on reading. This book shows what a person can do for their loves death, for xample revenge.If you ever have a chance to read this book I know you'll enjoy it. To me this book can not be compared with other books I have read because I never would of thought a book could be this intresting.