Frederick Forsyth, 1938-2025, R.I.P.

[The Bread Guy]

Spent a lot of time enjoying this guy's writing - R.I.P.

Frederick Forsyth: Life as a thriller writer, fighter pilot, journalist and spy

The former journalist and spy became one of Britain's most successful thriller writers.

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Frederick Forsyth, Author of ‘The Day of the Jackal,’ Dies at 86

The British journalist turned novelist wrote other thrillers that became movies, too, including 'The Odessa File,' 'The Dogs of War' and 'The Fourth Protocol.'

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Frederick Forsyth, Day of the Jackal author and former MI6 agent, dies aged 86

Writer used his experience reporting on De Gaulle’s France to plot his thriller, and continued to draw on real-world research for subsequent bestsellers

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More on him here:

Frederick Forsyth - Wikipedia

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Frederick Forsyth | Books, Movies, & Facts | Britannica

Frederick Forsyth was a British author of best-selling thriller novels noted for their journalistic style and their fast-paced plots based on international political affairs and personalities. His books included The Day of the Jackal, The Odessa File, The Dogs of War, and The Fox. Learn more...

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Profile: Frederick Forsyth | Spy Culture

Born: 25 August 1938 Died: N/A Intelligence involvement: Occasional work for MI6. Served in the RAF. Culture involvement: Author of widely read and acclaimed thrillers most notably The Day of the Jackal, Icon and The Odessa File. Many of these books were subsequently adapted for the big screen...

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[OldSolduer]

I liked all his stuff.

Well written and detailed.

 

[MacNav63]

Been listening to a recording of Fireside Al reading The Shepherd on Christmas Eve for close to 50 years.

 

[Retired AF Guy]

Loved his books. R.I.P.

 

[OldSolduer]

Loved his books. R.I.P.

I think "The Fist of God" was outstanding as was the Day of the Jackal