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by Greg Iles (Author) "It's odd how death often marks a beginning rather than an end ..." (more)
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Henceforth, any recommended reading list of thrillers about commando raids behind enemy lines will have to include this second novel by Iles (Spandau Phoenix), who has come up with an action-packed yet thoughtful yarn about a mission to stop the Nazi development of two new poison gases, Sarin and Somin, in a small concentration camp. Mark McConnell, a pacifist American doctor and poison-gas researcher, and Jonas Stern, a Zionist assassin, are chosen by the British to attack the camp. They are instructed to kill all its occupants (including the inmates) by unleashing Britain's own meager supply of Sarin, and to return with information about the manufacture of the gases. The story of McConnell and Stern's training and raid alternates with that of several people interned in the camp, among them Stern's father. The two strands come together in a swift and moving story about mercy, sacrifice and the horrors of war. The mission's purpose is problematic: Would Britain's use of Sarin to kill everyone at the camp really have convinced Himmler to discontinue further research and to persuade Hitler never to use poison gas for fear of Allied retaliation? But Iles builds suspense around the mission itself, not its aftermath, and winds up with an unusually resonant, gripping thriller that's a strong bet for bestsellerdom. Literary Guild alternate; audio rights to Penguin HighBridge; author tour.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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After Dr. Mark (Mac) McConnell dies, his grandson discovers the American pacifist had served the war effort 50 years ago: D-Day is imminent when British Prime Minister Churchill learns that the Nazis have a "Black Cross" class of deadly nerve gases. The British coerce Mac, then a defensive chemical warfare researcher at Oxford, into accompanying a battle-hardened Zionist to execute a plan to convince the Germans that the British also have the gas. Mac and his accomplice must penetrate the German concentration camp where the gases are being developed and tested, then destroy the camp with the Allies' own tiny supply of Black Cross gas. Aided by a German nurse, they pull off the improbable plot. Like Iles's previous book, Spandau Phoenix (LJ, 4/15/93), this is graphically violent and fast paced, but it is more tightly written and better focused than that first novel, which was a New York Times best seller in paperback. A tribute to World War II valor and sacrifice, this suspenseful, above average thriller is recommended for popular fiction collections.--.
V. Louise Saylor, Eastern Washington Univ. Lib., Cheney
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best adventure novel ever...period!!, Jun 26 2004
By G. Van Der Bent "Gerb" (Katwijk, The Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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I remember Quentin Tarantino mentioning in a tv interview that 'Where Eagles Dare' was in his opinion the ultimate men-on-a-mission movie. Well, in that case 'Black Cross' is the ultimate men-on-a-mission novel.

I won't go into the plot (see other reviews for that). I also won't go into the book that much. I just want to give my whole hearted two VERY BIG thumbs up to this novel. It had Stephen King raving and I completely agree with him.

I understand Greg Iles moved onto other thriller subgenres with later novels and that's a shame. I read a few of them and 'Black Cross' still is his best work. Without ruining anything I think I can best describe this as Alastair Maclean pushed into overdrive, but besides that Iles also doesn't glamorize the war or forgets it's horrors (the concentration camp where most of the action takes place is enough evidence of that). If it's Maclean, than cross him with 'Schindler's List' and you get the idea.

I read this book last Christmas and from page one (a flash forward to 1995 so to call) it had me hooked. All I can say is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Terrifying And Compelling, Oct 26 2007
By Neil Lane "book aficionado" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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I was captivated from the start to finish of this book. The story sucked me in and it never let up. Greg Iles doesn't spare the reader any details in the goings-on of a nazi prison camp. For some, these details may make the book a little uncomfortable to read. However, to shy away from these details would not have done the events they are depicting justice. This is my favourite novel that takes place during World War II.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping account of terror., Feb 28 2006
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Voice performer Jay O. Saunders gives spellbinding reading to this sometimes horrifying always compelling tale of World War II. All eyes were waiting for the Allied invasion of Europe. While elsewhere and known only to few a dramatic and life threatening scenario has begun. Winston Churchill has become aware that top Nazi scientists have produced Sarin, a ghastly new weapon, a nerve gas that could kill untold numbers. Obviously, this must be stopped and the one way to do it is chilling and dangerous. An unlikely pair, a pacifist Southern doctor and a Jewish assassin undertake this task. Their mandate is to destroy Sarin, no matter the cost, even the loss of their own lives. From opening words to final tape author and reader take listeners on a roller coaster ride of harrowing escapades and a thrilling account of terror.
I also recommend 'The Quest' by George Kostantinos.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A ROLLER COASTER RIDE OF TERROR
All eyes were on Europe in January, 1944, waiting for the Allied invasion of Europe. While elsewhere and known only to few a dramatic and life threatening scenario has begun... Lisez davantage
Published on Mar 10 2004 by Gail Cooke

3.0 out of 5 stars not a bad sophomore effort for Greg Iles
Following the grand success of Spandau Phoenix, Iles tells another tale with World War II roots in Black Cross. Lisez davantage
Published on July 9 2003 by mackattack9988

5.0 out of 5 stars A CROSS WORTH BEARING
Greg Iles is a terrific writer. I have read his later books, which are gripping contemporary suspense stories. Lisez davantage
Published on May 10 2003 by Michael Butts

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenominal thriller from this wonderful writer!
Another satisfying, exciting read from Greg Iles. This one has pulse pounding action, suspense and historical drama for hundreds and hundreds of pages... Lisez davantage
Published on Feb 21 2003 by Nelson Aspen

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, great, a must read....Loved it....
I absolutely loved this book. Couldn't put it down. Just great....Fast paced and interesting.....can't wait to read his next book.
Published on Dec 29 2002 by Jeffrey Roberts

5.0 out of 5 stars A GRABBER
This book is one of those that once you start reading it grabs you and you unfortunately have to occasionally lay it down to eat, answer telephone or go to the bathroom. Lisez davantage
Published on Aug 31 2002 by benredbone

5.0 out of 5 stars Farfegnugen!
I appeciate all of the books written by Iles - he's an unbelievably telented writer. If reading the premis of the book turns you off and you don't normally like this type- let... Lisez davantage
Published on Aug 22 2002 by Amy

5.0 out of 5 stars fantanstic
JUST A NOTE TO SAY HOW MUCH I ENJOYED THIS BOOK
GREG ILES IS GREAT
SORRY LINE SEEMS SO TRUE
THE CAMPS GAVE ME CHILLS
SORRY IT ENDED....... Lisez davantage
Published on July 21 2002 by joel eisenberg

5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling and chilling
I've now read all of Greg Iles' books, and Black Cross just might be his best. Black Cross, along with Spandau Phoenix, are unlike his more recent efforts in that they relate to... Lisez davantage
Published on Jun 17 2002 by Bill Garrison

5.0 out of 5 stars terrific story
this was my first book that i have read by the author,however i have already purchased my second book. Lisez davantage
Published on Jun 2 2002 by jeff young

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