The Day of the Jackal (P)

Literary awards - Martin Beck Award (1972), Edgar Award for Best Novel (1972).

The Day of the Jackal is a masterful thriller that introduces readers to The Jackal—a tall, enigmatic Englishman and the world's most elusive assassin. Blond-haired, gray-eyed, and utterly ruthless, he is a man of unmatched precision and secrecy, hired for an audacious mission: to assassinate the world's most heavily guarded man.

His identity is a mystery, even to those who employ him. With a rifle in hand and an unshakable resolve, The Jackal sets out to alter the course of history. As he moves closer to his target, governments scramble, secret services are outwitted, and the tension mounts. With time running out, the question looms: can anyone stop him before he pulls the trigger?

A taut, intricately plotted novel, The Day of the Jackal is a pulse-pounding race against time, cementing Frederick Forsyth's reputation as a master of suspense.