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The Guns of Navarone and its three sequels, in which the same characters are sent on other wartime missions, together in one volume for the first time to mark the 50th anniversary of the original book.THE GUNS OF NAVARONE Mallory, Miller and Andrea are united into a lethally effective team. Their mission: to silence the impregnable guns set in the tall cliffs of Navarone. On their success or failure rests one of the most critical offensives of the Second World War.FORCE 10 FROM NAVARONE Almost before the last echoes of the famous guns have died away, the three Navarone heroes are parachuted into war-torn Yugoslavia to rescue a division of partisans and fulfil a secret mission, so deadly that it must be hidden even from their own allies.STORM FORCE FROM NAVARONE The surviving commandos are sent on a perilous journey through the Pyrenees to disable the greatest threat to the impending D-Day landings: the 'Werwolf' U-boats. But their Basque guides declare it mission impossible – D-Day is less than six days away.THUNDERBOLT FROM NAVARONE Summoned back to Naval HQ, Mallory, Miller and Andrea are given a final assignment: to reconnoitre the Greek island of Kynthos and destroy the German facilities developing the lethal V3 weapon. A rocket expert is to accompany them – but can he be trusted not to turn the operation into a suicide mission?
A specialized team of Allied commandos faces impossible odds as they execute high-stakes sabotage missions across occupied Europe during the Second World War. Mallory, Miller, and Andrea operate as a cohesive unit, navigating treacherous terrain and hostile environments to neutralize critical Axis threats. Their objectives are defined by rigid time constraints and the constant threat of betrayal, forcing them to rely on tactical ingenuity rather than brute force. The narrative framework utilizes a classic third-person perspective, emphasizing the technical precision of military operations and the psychological toll of prolonged combat.
This collection serves as a definitive compilation of Alistair MacLean's influential contribution to the military thriller genre. The series is noted for its ability to balance intense action sequences with the logistical complexities of wartime sabotage. Readers often highlight the chemistry between the core trio of protagonists as the anchor for the high-octane plot developments. The inclusion of sequels by Sam Llewellyn maintains the established tone and mechanical focus of the original narratives, ensuring a consistent experience across all four missions.
Page Count:
864
Publication Date:
2013-01-31
Publisher:
HarperCollins UK
ISBN-10:
0007438338
ISBN-13:
9780007438334
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