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by Jack Higgins

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BORN IN BOSTON in 1933 to one of Boston's wealthiest families, Helen Darcy's mother had died giving birth to her, and she was raised as an only child. Read the first page

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1.0 out of 5 stars It Pains Me..., Mar 28 2004

By	T. King (Brooklyn, N.Y. United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: White House Connection (Paperback)

...to rate this book so low. I am a long time fan of Jack Higgins having enjoyed his books since I was a teen. I don't know if the writing has deteriorated or maybe my tastes have matured, but I could not finish this book. The plot was stale, the dialouge staged and it just failed to generate any suspense at all. Maybe it's time for the Sean Dillon series to end, I know there are several more after this. Whatever happened to the Martin Brosnan character? He and Dillon have an old score to settle. Now that would make an interesting book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars another great read, Jul 21 2003

By	"truthandjustice" (USA) - See all my reviews

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I debated between four or five stars and gave it five stars because I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. It piqued my interest at the first with the 60 year old hit woman and kept it all the way through the book. She is killing the Sons of Erin and the British and American special intelligence are trying to find out who is doing it and why. They are also looking for the connection at the White House who has been giving out secret information to the IRA group. I read this book in one day. I highly recommend it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly entertaining book by a master of suspense..., Jul 16 2003

By	Britt Gillette "www.brittgillette.com" (Chesapeake, VA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I've read few Jack Higgins books, and this was my first. That said, I didn't know any of the recurring characters or their stories, yet it didn't make a difference. The story makes perfect sense without foreknowledge of the characters, and this was still a great book.

In the opening pages, an assassin waits patiently for a Senator to arrive at his residence. Against the backdrop of a light rain, two men pull a woman into an alley with the intent to rape her. The assassin comes to her aid, and we find that the assassin is an old woman, a kindly old grandmother! From this moment on, my interest was peaked. I had to find out who this woman was, how she entered her profession, etc. I was not disappointed. "The White House Connection" is a spy thriller true to its purpose, perfect for a rainy day or an extended plane ride. If you like Jack Higgins, you'll definitely love this novel. And if you've never read his work, this is a great starting point. For a quick reality escape, read this book!

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1.0 out of 5 stars smoker
The plot of this book is simplistic: a mother wants revenge for her son, and gets it. Other than that, nothing much happens. The whole story is predictable. Read more

Published on May 20 2003 by G. B. Talovich

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent light reading
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Published on Dec 29 2001 by W. Fish

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Super-granny killing gangsters, never getting killed herself.
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Published on Oct 10 2001 by Eduardo Andrade

5.0 out of 5 stars The fantasy is great!
Some of you guys are tough! It's Jack Higgins, for heaven's sake. When I want a quick, exciting read, I turn to him. And he usually delivers. Read more