Startlingly good! tense! ingenious' --Sunday ExpressAlistair MacLean is a magnificent storyteller --Sunday MirrorAbout the AuthorAlistair MacLean, the son of a Scots minister, was brought up in the Scottish Highlands. In 1941 he joined the Royal Navy. After the war he read English at Glasgow University and became a schoolmaster. The two and a half years he spent aboard a wartime cruiser were to give him the background for HMS Ulysses, his remarkably successful first novel, published in 1955. He is now recognized as one of the outstanding popular writers of the 20th century, the author of 29 worldwide bestsellers, many of which have been filmed. is goodreads free Golden Gate
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Books from my childhood - they hold up as an adult.By A. ViolaI first read Alistair Maclean about 45 years ago. His books are some of the best memories of my childhood reading experience. A flood destroyed all my copies of his works so now I'm replacing them on my Kindle.This book, the Gun's of Navarone, Force 10 From Navarone, and Circus were my favorites as I recall.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Fast Moving ThrillerBy Dr Who? RegeneratedJust a great thriller. Imagine having the President held hostage on the Golden Gate Bridge it's blocked off at both ends.,1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A great read!By KSA Maclean classic!