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The Golden Gate
The Golden Gate
Author: Alistair MacLean
In "The Golden Gate," a crack team of criminals led by mastermind Peter Branson executes a daring plan to kidnap the President of the United States on San Francisco's Golden Gate bridge. Branson and his men block off both ends of the bridge, wire it with explosives, and demand millions of dollars... plus a pardon. Any rescue attemp...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780449231777
ISBN-10: 0449231771
Publication Date: 5/12/1981
Pages: 285
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3 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Fawcett
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 0
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This a very enjoyable thriller that, although written in the 1970's, was very prescient about technological and strategic possibilities of hostage taking and recovery. There is the usual politician bashing and the celebration of the lone wolf hero, who is just a little to clever to be likable. The pace of the novel is well done and it encourages the reader to grab on and enjoy the ride! While I did not read this author much at the time, I recently re-enjoyed his Ice Station Zebra and thought to try another of his books. I chose well!


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