The Eagle Has Landed

Liam Devlin, Book 1

By: Jack Higgins

Narrated by: Michael Page

Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

It was to become known as the most daring enemy mission of the entire war: Operation Eagle, SS Reichsfurher Heinrich Himmler's audacious plan to kidnap Winston Churchill on British soil in November 1943.

But, despite spectacular secrecy, there was to be no surrender without a fight....For in a remote corner of Norfolk, an elite unit is gathered together, ready to do battle for a nation against the most ruthless task force ever assembled.

©1996 Jack Higgins (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"100 percent proof adventure." ( The New York Times)

Unbelievable

Excellent story from WWII. Almost hard to believe. The fact that Higgins discovered it is amazing.

Exciting read!

I listened to this with my husband as he is more into action than romance. We both thoroughly enjoyed the plot twists and character development. The narration was superb with different accents for each character, and voice inflections that were in keeping with the character of each character. The storyline pushed us to research into how much was truth and how much was fiction. Sometimes the language was offensive but in keeping with soldiers' conversations. It kept us thoroughly entertained. Well worth listening to!

Fabulous story, fabulous performance.

If you could sum up The Eagle Has Landed in three words, what would they be?

Enthralling

What other book might you compare The Eagle Has Landed to and why?

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What about Michael Page’s performance did you like?

Astounding performance -- one really might have believed that several excellent performers were playing the different parts.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Couldn't put it down.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended.

Great story and wonderful performance

Very well written story with a great narrator. Good suspense and intrigue with excellent small town characters in England by the sea.

Great book!! loved it.

Makes you feel like your part of the mission! really good debth and meaning. loved it!

Great Stories are Always Great

If you could sum up The Eagle Has Landed in three words, what would they be?

Intrigue, Daring, Victorious

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

And How!!! The plot grows from the seemingly improbable, to perhaps possible, to exhaustingly probable, to terrifyingly doable! ... and then it gets exciting!

Have you listened to any of Michael Page’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

My first performance, but I will search for his other recordings.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A film was made of this book of the same title "The Eagle Has Landed" - mine: "When Eagles Dare"

Any additional comments?

The only drawback was the age of the text and its historical place in our modern world. We have become soft and the battle lines have become less drawn.

The Eagle has Landed

This is Jack Higgins first book and in my opinion his best. I consider it a classic in that I will want to listen to it again and again. Written not too long after WW II it tells an interesting story that could have been. It will appeal to not only WWII fans but to anyone who likes a good story with suspense, a little humor, history and even common philosophy.

The narrator was great for this book and really adds to its listening pleasure.

Readers will want more of Jack Higgins books but beware none are as good as this one. They range from good all the way down to real pot boilers. Read all reviews carefully.

Better than the movie.

What did you love best about The Eagle Has Landed?

This was a very interesting story, and had been made into a wonderful movie in the 70's. the book goes deeper into the history and background.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I think my favorite was the leader of the German commandoes. But that may have been influenced by the fact that a young and dashing Michael Caine played him in the film.

Which scene was your favorite?

I think it would be the ending of the book. Different from the film, I found it gave a credibility to the story that left me believing it really may have happened.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I wish I could have. I was on a road trip that made it a little easier. Being alone, I was able to continue listening when on food stops.

Any additional comments?

I really liked the reader. the pace was good. I could differentiate the different characters. It was a good listen. Great book. So glad I listened to this one.

Great read

Interesting to see others not so much as
the bad guys!
Liked the human interest this book showed. Liked the ending....but sad my book was finished :)

A great read

A great story it is to bad th we author is no longer with us.