The Eiger sanction

Trevanian

Ballantine Books, Aug 12, 1984 - Fiction - 350 pages

n Hemlock, professor of art, world-renowned mountain climber -- and freelance assassin for the CII. Hemlock is sent to Switzerland on a mission to climb the notorious Eiger peak of the Alps, whose north face has meant death to many climbers. Hemlock's target: one of his three fellow climbers. The only problem is, CII can't tell him which one . . .

What people are saying

Review: The Eiger Sanction (Jonathan Hemlock #1)

User Review  - Joe Noir - Goodreads

This is an edge of the seat thriller that I found to be more fun than any spy novel has a right to be. I'll admit that I didn't pick up on the parody until later. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It ...

Review: The Eiger Sanction (Jonathan Hemlock #1)

User Review  - Alan Lee - Goodreads

Jonathan Hemlock was an interesting character. Professor of art, expert mountain climber, art collector and skilled assassin. Wish Trevanian had extended the character beyond just two books.

Contents

• I: 5
• II: 11
• III: 23

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Eiger sanction
• Author: Trevanian
• Edition: reprint
• Publisher: Ballantine Books, 1984
• ISBN: 0345317378, 9780345317377
• Length: 350 pages
• Subjects: Fiction / Action & Adventure; Fiction / Espionage