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John Mikali is known throughout the world as a brilliant concert pianist and playboy. But his true vocation is far more interesting and lucrative: He is a peerless international assassin. His music and fame give him entrée to complete his assignments all over the world without fail. He believes himself truly untouchable—until he makes one fatal mistake.
Col. Asa Morgan is a military man to the bone. A veteran of wars both declared and undeclared, he’s one of the most respected and lethal members of the British SAS, and utterly devoted to his country. But when his daughter is run down and killed by an unknown assassin making his escape, his sworn duty no longer matters. Now, his only mission is to find the killer before the authorities do—and make him suffer as long as possible before death.
Morgan and Mikali will stalk each other across continents, from bloody back alleys to gilded halls in a deadly game in which each man is both the hunter and the hunted. And only the winner walks away.
Recognized as one of the finest thriller writers of our time, the international bestselling author of the Sean Dillon and Liam Devlin series delivers “unadulterated macho adventure (and) suspense” (Houston Post).
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherOpen Road Media Mystery & Thriller
- Publication dateJune 22, 2010
- File size6224 KB
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“Jack Higgins is the master.” —Tom Clancy
About the Author
Jack Higgins is the New York Times bestselling author of more than sixty thrillers that have sold over 250 million copies worldwide, including The Eagle Has Landed and The Wolf at the Door. Before beginning his writing career, Higgins served in the British Army along the East German border. He lives in the Channel Islands.
Product details
- ASIN : B00AG8HJDC
- Publisher : Open Road Media Mystery & Thriller; Reprint edition (June 22, 2010)
- Publication date : June 22, 2010
- Language : English
- File size : 6224 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 279 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #116,964 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #423 in Suspense Action Fiction
- #863 in Espionage Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- #1,091 in Assassination Thrillers (Books)
- Customer Reviews:
About the author
Jack Higgins was a soldier and then a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. 'The Eagle Has Landed' turned him into an international bestselling author and his novels have since sold over 250 million copies and been translated into fifty-five languages. Many of them have also been made into successful films.
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Customers enjoyed the engaging plot and found the book entertaining. They appreciated the well-developed characters and their inclusion of old ones. The pacing was described as fast and gripping, keeping them hooked until the end. Readers praise the writing quality as well-written, easy to read, and absorbing. They appreciate the author's extensive knowledge of Europe and detailed descriptions of the locations. Overall, the book was described as a great mystery in Jack Higgins' wonderful style.
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Customers find the plot engaging and entertaining. They enjoy the characters and the suspenseful storyline that keeps them hooked. The book is described as a good suspense yarn with lots of action and an unusual plot line. Readers appreciate the author's ability to craft the story so that they feel part of it. The ending is high-drama with great spycraft.
"There is a brilliance about this book because of the unique story that keeps once riveted, you move with the characters, especially Asa Morgan who..." Read more
"...They are about the perfect length & Higgins focuses on the plot..." Read more
"I enjoyed this story and its characters very much. Lots of detail on how the villain came to be and why maybe he's not such a villain...." Read more
"...Great action scenes and plenty of plot twists! -- Susan Fleet, author of the Frank Renzi mystery series" Read more
Customers enjoy the book's entertaining style that keeps them engaged. They find it worth reading and a fun read with an interesting story.
"...His simple bare bones style keeps it moving & keeps you entertained...." Read more
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"..."Solo" is a fun, quick read...." Read more
"This was an exciting and trilling book. The bad characters brilliant and resourceful in committing their crimes...." Read more
Customers enjoy the character development in the book. They find the main character likable and interesting, with an unusual twist. The inclusion of old characters gives the book a feel of close friendships. Readers appreciate the pianist as a central character, with good and bad characters with unique talents.
"...book because of the unique story that keeps once riveted, you move with the characters, especially Asa Morgan who sweeps you up into his own..." Read more
"Strong main characters, fast pacing, good dialogue. This was my first book by Higgins, and I'll be looking for more." Read more
"...like this one, excellent, well written, fast paced, & with well developed characters you begin to actually care about...." Read more
"I enjoyed this story and its characters very much. Lots of detail on how the villain came to be and why maybe he's not such a villain...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it engaging and easy to read. The plot moves quickly, keeping readers hooked until the end.
"...is a brilliance about this book because of the unique story that keeps once riveted, you move with the characters, especially Asa Morgan who sweeps..." Read more
"Strong main characters, fast pacing, good dialogue. This was my first book by Higgins, and I'll be looking for more." Read more
"...They are all, like this one, excellent, well written, fast paced, & with well developed characters you begin to actually care about...." Read more
"Author Jack Higgins of "The Eagle Has Landed" fame delivers a fast, thrilling book...." Read more
Customers find the writing quality engaging and easy to read. They praise the tight, absorbing writing style that keeps readers hooked.
"...They are all, like this one, excellent, well written, fast paced, & with well developed characters you begin to actually care about...." Read more
"...story with interesting characters, and, as always with Higgins, well written...." Read more
"...He is an amazing writer who rarely disappoints. Thanks Harry - another great read...." Read more
"I enjoyed this book, and thought it was pretty well written, but I didn't LOVE this book which is why it got three starts...." Read more
Customers enjoy the author's knowledge of Europe. They appreciate the references and descriptions of the locations. The villain is well-developed and provides details on how he came to be. While some find the characters predictable and formulaic, others find them interesting and well-developed.
"I enjoyed this story and its characters very much. Lots of detail on how the villain came to be and why maybe he's not such a villain...." Read more
"I love reading books with action and color. Descriptions of the locations were excellent although I've never been I feel that now I've glimpsed...." Read more
"...and will keep you on the edge... Great characters and the European location is cool!" Read more
"...Keeps you close to the story. As a former piano music major, I enjoyed the references." Read more
Customers enjoy the well-written mystery in the classic Jack Higgins style. They find the book cleverly done and engaging with its simple, barebones writing that keeps it moving. Readers praise the author as an artist who wrote this book with an oddball protagonist and luxurious locales.
"...His simple bare bones style keeps it moving & keeps you entertained...." Read more
"...Also, interesting insider look at the world of concert pianists. Made me want to listen to classical piano. :)" Read more
"Fast paced mystery in the wonderful style of jack Higgins. Recommended for those who want a quick read, and a view into a killer's mind." Read more
"...Familiar plot, impossible oddball protagonist and the usual luxurious locales." Read more
Customers find the book's length suitable. They say it's not too long and complicated, yet still has an engaging storyline. The chapters are of fair length, making it a quick read.
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"...Continuity in SOLO was good, and the chapters were of fair length." Read more
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"...It does not turn out how you suspect. It was very good reading and easy to follow. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys mysteries." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023There is a brilliance about this book because of the unique story that keeps once riveted, you move with the characters, especially Asa Morgan who sweeps you up into his own emotions which are right, and he knows only one way to resolve it.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024Strong main characters, fast pacing, good dialogue. This was my first book by Higgins, and I'll be looking for more.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024It is a quality Jack Higgins product.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2015I've read numerous books by this author. They are all, like this one, excellent, well written, fast paced, & with well developed characters you begin to actually care about. They are about the perfect length & Higgins focuses on the plot (unlike some famous spy thriller authors that get so swept up in technical specifics, their books become ponderous). His simple bare bones style keeps it moving & keeps you entertained. The only complaint which is one more of the genre than the book, is that like most spy thriller plots, they become predictable.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012I enjoyed this story and its characters very much. Lots of detail on how the villain came to be and why maybe he's not such a villain. Yet, when he and the hero go at it, I still rooted for the hero, so well done Mr. Higgins. I love reading about Mr. Higgins's English, Irish, and European characters, and this book kept that going.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2012John Mikali is a master of music and murder. Asa Morgan fought his way out a brutally harsh Welsh mining town to become a top special forces agent. When Mikali accidentally kills Morgan's teen aged daughter during a getaway, the men are on a collision course.
First published in 1989, this book shows it age. Mikali is by far the most interesting character in the book. He is a high achiever, accepting no less than perfectiion in all his endeavours. Orphaned at young age, he loses the people who care the most for him, his wealthy and powerful Greek grandfather, his maternal grandmother and the Cretan peasant woman who nurtures him from childhood on. Only assasination can make him feel alive.
Unfortunately Morgan is far less compelling. I was never convinced of any great paternal love or even relationship with his daughter. She was incidental., perhaps a possession of Morgan's and a device to keep the story moving. He is just a brute somewhat refined by rubbing shoulders with the hierarchy of the spy world.
Even less developed is Kate, the psychologist and specialist in terrorism. Women rarely play much of a role in novels of this genre but she is so bland it is inconceivable that two men of the caliber of Mikali and Morgan would be fascinated by her.
There are way too many other characers. None of them, save Mikali's Russian handler, is memorable. Indeed, in many ways despite the action, the book is itself bloodless(which is not to say that there is not plenty of bloodshed). The main characters are not motivated by any passion or beliefs. They are above politics but into the art of the game. Perhpas Wall Street would be a more fitting milieu.
This is not a terrible book, just dated and uneven. Morgan who is presumably the "good guy" is really no match for Mikali. but even though it is predictable, it is still worth a read.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2012As a musician who has written a similar novel, Natalie's Revenge (A Frank Renzi mystery), I was eager to read Solo, by Jack Higgins. He's one of my favorite authors and I couldn't resist the piano on the cover. The opposing forces in this dark tale are two men bent on revenge. One is a concert pianist, an unlikely calling for a hit man, but one that provides a perfect cover as he plays concerts in various cities, where he kills people.
His pursuer, a British Intelligence agent described by one of his colleagues as "a right bastard," is determined to capture the man who killed his daughter.
The backgrounds of both men are carefully detailed to reveal their motives. A winsome woman psychologist provides a major complication when she becomes the love interest of both men. The action-packed opening creates the crisis that drives this book to its tense concluding showdown, an ending in which there are no winners. Great action scenes and plenty of plot twists! -- Susan Fleet, author of the Frank Renzi mystery series
- Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012I rarely read this genre, but I was in the mood for an escape from reality. The fact that the central character is a world class pianist was the primary attraction of this particular book for me. Strangely, the musical aspect of the story turned out to be the biggest obstacle to my suspension of disbelief. The notion that someone, even a very talented musician, could leave music, join the French Foreign Legion, and then return to music without any apparent difficulty is harder to accept that the elements of the thriller that comprises the primary story. The world is well populated by very talented and accomplished musicians. It takes more than talent to become a concert artist of international standing. Once such standing is achieved, it is very easy to lose the audience. Further, the picture of how a concert artist functions was a great stretch. Read this book for the main mystery, but if you are familiar with the world of classical music performance, be prepared to struggle with that aspect of the book.
Top reviews from other countries
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Higgins
He is good old Higgins. Gets you through the wee small hours. The sensitivity shows despite the bravado. All in all good stuff.
- NGreenReviewed in Canada on April 25, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Favourite Writer
As always Jack Higgins never disappoints with his books. Although I have a hard copy of "Solo" in one of my bound collections I decided to order the paperback version - easier to travel with.
Gina in Alberta
- A LReviewed in India on November 7, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Enjoyable Reading!
My abs favorite Jack Higgins book. Sentimental touching story, embroiled in a typical Higgins turn a page thriller. Nice Easy Satisfying reading. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Much too expensive though. Wait for the price to come to a reasonable paper back level, then rush to the bookstore.
- Amitabha SanyalReviewed in India on December 20, 2018
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
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- barry brownReviewed in Canada on November 13, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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