The Eiger Sanction

By: Trevanian

Narrated by: Joe Barrett

In a renovated Gothic church on Long Island lives Jonathan Hemlock, an art professor and a world-renowned mountain climber who finances his black-market art collection by working as a freelance assassin.

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. His target is one of his three fellow climbers. The problem is that the CII can't tell him which one.

This spine-tingling adventure, part thriller and part satire, introduces an intriguing cast of villains, traitors, and beautiful women into a highly charged atmosphere of danger and suspicion that builds to a death-defying climax.

©2000 Rod Whitaker (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Superior suspense on almost every page...the hero is a masterpiece of conflicting qualities - something for everyone." ( New York Times)
"Trevanian can write hoops around Ian Fleming." ( Boston Globe)

Classic

The book is populated by a host of interesting characters and has a unique storyline.

I know its a classic but…..

Once u you get beyond the silliness with names (Randi Knickers - really!?!), the climbing sections of novel are gripping and the suspense and twist are great.

truly entertaining

A great book I have now heard 3X and just noticed I have never written a review. Dont blame the book. Clint E made a poor movie of it and if you read the wiki entry you'll know why it was poor. Clint apparently failed to notice that the whole story is a revenge/hurt my friend I hurt you epic. Sure the plot is a stretch but name me one plot that isn't. That's what plots are for. The mountain climbing scenes - and there are several - are very exciting and make me understand the attraction. The heroes are real heroes with flaws and the beautiful women are beautiful women, not apologies. I liked it three times already and will come back again. Recommended.

Excellent Book!

A refreshing book. No politically correct nonsense. Just an exciting adventure/spy story. I think I’ll give rock climbing a whirl ... just for shits and grins.

Great book

Awesome story. Great build up . Keep my attention the whole time. Enjoyed it very much