I watched clint eastwoods film adaptation of the eiger sanction and enjoyed it so much that i decided to read the two novels written by trevanian about. Following the immense success, he was chosen to be adapted into a film in 1975 directed by and featuring clint eastwood in the lead role. Rodney william whitaker, the mysterious mystery writer best known as trevanian, the author of such international bestsellers as the eiger sanction, has died. The eiger sanction the loo sanction the main shibumi.
In the eiger sanction, trevanians highly acclaimed first novel, jonathan hemlock, mountain climber and professional assassin, is tricked into a most hazardous assignment that involves an attempt to conquer and scale one of the most treacherous mountain peaks in the swiss alps, the eiger. Meet johathan hemlock, professor of art, worldrenowned mountain climber and freelance assassin for the cii. Now hemlock is being tricked into a hazardous assignment that involves an attempt to scale one of the most treacherous mountain peaks in the swiss alps, the eiger. He could hardly believe the success of the eiger sanction, a parody of ian flemings james bond novels and wrote another, the loo sanction.
He is an art professor, a mountain climber, and a mercenary, performing assassinations i. This is a novel about the dark side of spy craft, it leaves nothing intact of the romanticized idea of spies in the uk, it is more than shady it is kind of awefull. This book has a brilliant title which gave me interesting visions of what jonathan hemlock would be up to. While the loo sanction may be a little less satisfying than the other two entries, its nevertheless still quite bold, and is shotthrough with trevanian s marvelous sense of humor. His books have been translated into more than 14 languages and have sold millions of copies. May 05, 2009 i watched clint eastwoods film adaptation of the eiger sanction and enjoyed it so much that i decided to read the two novels written by trevanian about assassin johnathan hemlock. Hemlock has gone to england to rest, but his vacation is interrupted when the head of british intelligence needs his highly skilled services. His books have been translated into more than fourteen languages.
His books have been translated into more than 14 languages and have sold millions of copies more about trevanian. As with books, a dictionary, shakespeare, rogets thesaurus and trevanians books are on my shelf. Trevanian was the pen name of author rodney william whitaker 19312005, who wrote in a variety of genres. Trevanian 19312005 was the bestselling author of numerous short stories and eight novels, including the eiger sanction, the loo sanction, shibumi, and. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The eiger sanction by trevanian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shibumi, the tale of an assassin with mystical tendencies is the best of his five multimillion sellers but the eiger sanction is no slouch. Browse trevanian s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. If perchance you read this or know the author tell him thank you. The title and the previous novel the eiger sanction were enticing enough to pick up a copy and read it. How i wish that trevanian had written more books featuring the resourceful dr. The loo sanction the eiger sanction is a 1972 thriller novel by trevanian, the pen name of rodney william whitaker. Clint eastwood directed and played the lead role in the hit movie the eiger sanction.
The film followed the book pretty closely, but the book has much more to offer. Shibumi, the eiger sanction, the main, and the summer of katya. Trevanian, first edition abebooks passion for books. It was dumb whitaker was a scholar who decided to write a novel in a bestseller format as an academic exercise. Discount prices on books by trevanian, including titles like shibumi deluxe edition 40th anniversary edition. Hot night in the city by trevanian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The eiger sanction johnathan hemlock, book 1 by trevanian book cover, description, publication history. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. About the author 1974 trevanian s books have been translated into more than fourteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Trevanian gives hemlock an adventure wellsuited to his hard character, a twisting tale of betrayal and casual cruelty culminating in a deadly climb up the eigers friable, frosty face that showcases the authors ability to suck you into a world utterly alien from your own that is, unless you climb dangerous mountains. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
All three of trevanian s absurdist takes on the spy genre the eiger sanction, the loo sanction, shibumi are delightful reads. A novel and millions of other books are available for instant access. In one of his later novels, trevanian described the film as vapid. This book as the eiger sanction before it were training rides for the master piece by trevanian. Trevanians books have been translated into more than fourteen languages and. But now he is being tricked into a hazardous assignment that necessitates climbing one of the most treacherous mountains in the alps the eiger. A firstrate thriller from a legendary masterjonathan hemlock, the art professor and mercenary who first excited readers with his daring exploits in the eiger sanction, returns in an even more masterful adventure in the loo sanction, trevanians second thrilling spy novel. The main, written in the present tense about a widowed police veteran in montreal in the mid1970s, is a homage to emile zola. Jonathan hemlock, the art professor and mercenary who first excited readers with his daring exploits in the eiger sanction, returns for another masterful adventure 5 out of 5 stars read all of trevanian. His first novel, published at the age of forty when he was teaching at the university of texas, was the eiger sanction, a thriller that became a worldwide best seller. Buy the eiger sanction unabridged by trevanian, barrett, joe isbn. He is the author of the crazyladies of pearl street, the eiger sanction, the loo sanction, the main, the summer of katya, incident at twentymile, and hot night in the city. Trevanians books have been translated into more than fourteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the eiger sanction. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the eiger sanction. The eiger sanction is a satire and they played it straight. I watched clint eastwoods film adaptation of the eiger sanction and enjoyed it so much that i decided to read the two novels written by trevanian about assassin johnathan hemlock. While the loo sanction may be a little less satisfying than the other two entries, its nevertheless still quite bold, and is shotthrough with trevanian. Trevanian books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. A firstrate thriller from a legendary master jonathan hemlock, the art professor and mercenary who first excited readers with his daring exploits in the eiger sanction, returns in an even more masterful adventure in the loo sanction, trevanians second thrilling spy novel.
Trevanian has 17 books on goodreads with 57555 ratings. Trevanian 19312005 was the bestselling author of numerous short stories and eight novels, including the eiger sanction, the loo sanction, shibumi, and the crazyladies of pearl street. The main features a much more interesting hero, an old frenchcanadian cop who has failed in many ways. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Trevanian has 17 books on goodreads with 57469 ratings. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. With a cast of unforgettable supporting characters and an unusual and remarkable hero, the main is another gripping tale of death and danger, of action and mystery, by the incomparable trevanian. Jonathan hemlock lives in a renovated gothic church on long island. The book is wellread by the narrator, however its difficult to keep the rather vague story line. Bound in perfect red cloth with bright, gilt titles to spine, this 1973 hardcover first edition is vg in vg dustjacket unclipped. Dec 19, 2005 rodney william whitaker, the mysterious mystery writer best known as trevanian, the author of such international bestsellers as the eiger sanction, has died. After reading the eiger sanction, i was glad to make that decision. The eiger sanction johnathan hemlock, book 1 by trevanian.
The story is about a classical art professor and collector who doubles as a professional assassin, and who is coerced out of retirement to avenge the murder of an old friend. The eiger sanction by trevanian, first edition abebooks. The eiger sanction by trevanian, first edition abebooks passion for books. Rodney whitaker, a writer best known by one of his many pen names, trevanian, who was the only writer of airport paperbacks to be compared to. Jonathan hemlock, the art professor and mercenary who first excited readers with his daring exploits in the eiger sanction, returns for another masterful adventure. Trevanian gives hemlock an adventure wellsuited to his hard character, a twisting tale of betrayal and casual cruelty culminating in a deadly climb up the eigers friable, frosty face that showcases the authors ability to suck you into a world utterly alien from your own that is. The eiger sanction ebook by trevanian rakuten kobo. Ive always absolutely loved trevanian, although ive only read shibumi and the eiger sanction. I bought this book with great anticipation, hoping for another masterpiece, yet when i was finished listening i could only think, gee. The eiger sanction is a 1972 thriller novel by trevanian, the pen name of rodney william. I also highly recommend summer of katya and the other 3 known books by trevanian. Trevanian books list of books by author trevanian thriftbooks. His books have been translated into more than 14 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Trevanian aka rodney whitaker wrote the eiger sanction, which became a millionvolume seller in the 1970s and was followed by a major motion picture, as a spoof on the superspy action genre which was very popular in the late 60searly 70s.
He is an art professor, a mountain climber, and a mercenary, performing. As with books, a dictionary, shakespeare, rogets thesaurus and trevanian s books are on my shelf. May 10, 2005 the loo sanction is sure to keep readers frantically turning pages until the thrilling climax. He is rodney whitaker 19312005,a us professor of communication sciences, who published 8 books under this name. Read the eiger sanction a novel by trevanian available from rakuten kobo. I know that the diehard trevanian fans will disagree, but i think the eiger sanction and the loo sanction are much better than shibumi. Born in granville, new york, 12 june 1931, rodney william whitaker became enthralled with stories as a boy. The eiger sanction 1972, the loo sanction 1973, the main 1976, shibumi 1979, the summer of katya 1983, incident at twenty mile 1998, hot night in the city a collection of stories published in 2000 and the memoir the crazy ladies of pearl street 2005. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The first 5 became worldwide bestsellers with at least a million sold of each. The eiger sanction has 10 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
His first book, the eiger sanction, published in 1972, went on to become a worldwide bestselling thriller and was later adapted into a film by clint eastwood. Buy a cheap copy of the eiger sanction book by trevanian. His new novel, the crazyladies of pearl street, will be released in hardcover in june 2005. Although both are not even close to what shibumi would one day bring, this is the worst of the two training books.
The eiger sanction by trevanian abebooks passion for books. See all books authored by trevanian, including shibumi, and the. The loo sanction is sure to keep readers frantically turning pages until the thrilling climax. Jonathan hemlock, the art professor and mercenary who first excited readers with his daring exploits in the eiger sanction, returns in an even more masterful adventure in the loo sanction, trevanians second thrilling spy novel. Soon after its publication, the book became a bestseller worldwide. He was also an educator in communication and dramatic arts and wrote nonfiction books under his own name. Jonathan hemlock, professor of art, worldrenowned mountain climber and freelance assassin for the cii. Hemlock is sent to switzerland on a mission to climb. This one meddled in sex and exclusive clubs, but with not much depth. The eiger sanction book by trevanian half price books.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Also available as an ebook look for these other trevanian classics from three rivers press. Look for these other trevanian classics from three rivers press. Whatever the reason, the result is phenomenal, because trevanian doesnt do things by halves. The eiger sanction is a 1972 thriller novel by trevanian, the pen name of rodney william whitaker. See all books authored by trevanian, including shibumi, and the crazyladies of pearl street, and more on.
Part thriller, part satire, eiger sanction is an extremely well written treatise on mountain climbing, a dig at celebrity culture, an examination of the mind of a killer and in the final analysis. Dec 17, 2005 rodney whitaker, a writer best known by one of his many pen names, trevanian, who was the only writer of airport paperbacks to be compared to zola, ian fleming, poe and chaucer, died on wednesday. Jonathan hemlock, professor of art, worldrenowned mountain cli. Among the other trevanian novels were cultfavorite shibumi in 1979, the romantic the summer of katya in 1983, the western incident at. It has been said that the loo sanction is so very over the top because trevanian was disgusted both by the vapid transfer of the eiger sanction from page to screen and also by the critics who didnt get that it was a send up. The eiger sanction, the loo sanction, shibumi, and the summer of katya.
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