Doll on a chain
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Doll on a chain
19.99 €
Alistair MacLean (1922–1987) was a British writer, author of 28 action-packed novels and adventure stories, and screenwriter. His name is widely known to readers all over the world. MacLean’s books have sold over 150 million copies, and 18 films have been made based on his novels, screenplays, and plots. In 1983, the University of Glasgow awarded the writer a doctorate in literary studies.
MacLean’s characters live and triumph all over the world, “from communist Hungary and the Gulf of Mexico to Singapore, the south of France, San Francisco, the Netherlands, and the Arctic Ocean.”
The flagship of the collection is “The Doll on a Chain.” A seasoned Interpol agent, whose methods sometimes go beyond the law, arrives in Amsterdam to expose a criminal syndicate. And falls into a sophisticated trap set by enemies...
The plot of "The Gateway" is connected with the previous novel. Terrorists blow up a dam and threaten to flood all of Holland if their demands are not met. The chief of Amsterdam police orders an undercover agent to infiltrate the group...
Several ships with precious cargo are hijacked off the coast of Scotland ("When Eight Bells Strikes"). An operation to neutralize the pirates is being prepared, but something unexpected happens...
A plane crashes in the Aegean Sea ("Santorini"). The crash of a bomber with nuclear weapons on board can cause a volcanic eruption, a tsunami and a nuclear winter...
Three novels in the collection (except "The Gateway") are being published in a new translation.
MacLean’s characters live and triumph all over the world, “from communist Hungary and the Gulf of Mexico to Singapore, the south of France, San Francisco, the Netherlands, and the Arctic Ocean.”
The flagship of the collection is “The Doll on a Chain.” A seasoned Interpol agent, whose methods sometimes go beyond the law, arrives in Amsterdam to expose a criminal syndicate. And falls into a sophisticated trap set by enemies...
The plot of "The Gateway" is connected with the previous novel. Terrorists blow up a dam and threaten to flood all of Holland if their demands are not met. The chief of Amsterdam police orders an undercover agent to infiltrate the group...
Several ships with precious cargo are hijacked off the coast of Scotland ("When Eight Bells Strikes"). An operation to neutralize the pirates is being prepared, but something unexpected happens...
A plane crashes in the Aegean Sea ("Santorini"). The crash of a bomber with nuclear weapons on board can cause a volcanic eruption, a tsunami and a nuclear winter...
Three novels in the collection (except "The Gateway") are being published in a new translation.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series World of Adventures. Big Books