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Frederick Forsyth

Author of The Day of the Jackal

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Frederick Forsyth was born in Ashford, England on August 25, 1938. At age seventeen, he decided he was ready to start experiencing life for himself, so he left school and traveled to Spain. While there he briefly attended the University of Granada before returning to England and joining the Royal Air Force. He served with the RAF from 1956 to 1958, earning his wings when he was just nineteen years old. He left the RAF to become a reporter for the Eastern Daily Press, Reuters News Agency, and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). While with the BBC, he was sent to Nigeria to cover an uprising in the Biafra region. As he learned more about the conflict, he became sympathetic to the rebel cause. He was pulled from Nigeria and reassigned to London when he reported this viewpoint. Furious, he resigned and returned to Nigeria as a freelance reporter, eventually writing The Biafra Story and later, Emeka, a biography of the rebel leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu. Upon his return to England in 1970, Forsyth began writing fiction. His first novel, The Day of the Jackal, won an Edgar Allan Poe award from the Mystery Writers of America. His other works include The Odessa File, The Dogs of War, The Fourth Protocol, Devil's Alternative, The Negotiator, The Deceiver, The Fist of God, Icon, The Veteran, Avenger, The Afghan, The Cobra and The Fox. (Bowker Author Biography) — biography from The Day of the Jackal… (more)
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Works by Frederick Forsyth
The Day of the Jackal 5,070 copies, 90 reviews
The Odessa File 2,834 copies, 49 reviews
The Fourth Protocol 2,177 copies, 28 reviews
The Dogs of War 1,914 copies, 27 reviews
The Afghan 1,820 copies, 49 reviews
The Devil's Alternative 1,725 copies, 25 reviews
The Negotiator 1,725 copies, 18 reviews
The Fist of God 1,643 copies, 29 reviews
Icon 1,607 copies, 30 reviews
Avenger 1,418 copies, 22 reviews
The Deceiver 1,325 copies, 26 reviews
The Cobra 1,012 copies, 48 reviews
No Comebacks 878 copies, 9 reviews
The Veteran 724 copies, 22 reviews
The Phantom of Manhattan (Author) 720 copies, 25 reviews
The Kill List 698 copies, 51 reviews
The Shepherd 649 copies, 19 reviews
The Fox 382 copies, 15 reviews
The Outsider: My Life in Intrigue 226 copies, 20 reviews
The Biafra Story: The Making of an African Legend 112 copies, 4 reviews
Three Complete Novels [The Day of the Jackal / The Odessa File / The Dogs… 94 copies, 3 reviews
Great Flying Stories 90 copies, 1 review
The Day of the Jackal [and] The Dogs of War 87 copies
The Emperor 72 copies, 8 reviews
The Fourth Protocol [1987 film] (Screenwriter) 37 copies
A Little Bit of Sunshine 30 copies
The Devil's Alternative [and] The Fourth Protocol 19 copies
The Shepherd [and] The Odessa File 14 copies, 1 review
Sharp Practice 12 copies
Used in Evidence [Novella] 12 copies
The Four Novels: Day of the Jackal / Odessa File / Dogs of War/ Devil's… 11 copies
Whispering Wind 11 copies
Emeka : the Biography of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu 10 copies, 1 review
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Fist of God • St. Agnes' Stand •… 9 copies
No Comebacks: Intermediate (Macmillan Readers) 8 copies
English Crime Stories of Today 8 copies
The Day of The Jackal / The Dogs of War / The Devil's Alternative 7 copies
The Odessa File [and] The Fourth Protocol 7 copies
The Price of the Bride 7 copies
Tre storie del soprannaturale 5 copies
Crime Movies 4 copies
Frederick Forsyth O Manipulador 4 copies
Das Wunder 3 copies
3 Great Thrillers: A Small Town in Germany; The Dogs of War; Wild Justice 3 copies
2000 3 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Day of the Jackal • The Dogs of War… 3 copies
No Comebacks and Other Stories: Intermediate (Macmillan Readers) 3 copies
frederick forsyth, three complete novels 3 copies
A Careful Man 3 copies
Frederick Forsyth Box Set: The Afghan, the Veteran and Avenger 3 copies
The Art of the Matter (Storycuts) 3 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Negotiator • Gracie • The Honey… (Author) 3 copies
Pięść Boga, tom II 3 copies
Det Bästas Bokval (1992) vol 168 : Förhandlaren; Mårdvinter; Öst och… 2 copies
The Shepherd, and other Christmas Stories 2 copies
Wet za wet 2 copies
Misterioso Resgate Aereo Na Noite De Natal, O 2 copies
The Citizen 2 copies
Det Bästas Bokval (1999) vol 201 : Ikon; Pias tre önskningar; Vargens… 2 copies
Used in Evidence: Intermediate (Macmillan Reader) 2 copies, 1 review
Pride And Extreme Prejudice 2 copies
THE FOURTH PROTOCOL; THE DEVIL'S ALTERNATIVE; NO COMBACKS 2 copies
There Are Some Days... 2 copies
No Comebacks (short story) 2 copies
Duty 2 copies
The Frederick Forsyth Film Omnibus 2 copies
The Shepherd / Money with Menaces / No Comebacks 2 copies, 1 review
Vypravěč : vlastní životopis 1 copy
Djv̆elens alternativ 1 copy
Privilege [Short Story] 1 copy
Reader's Digest 4 in 1 -The Odessa File etc. 1 copy
Reader's Digest 4 in 1 The Devil's Alternative etc. 1 copy
Cakal 1 copy
Reader's Digest 4 in 1 -The Deciever etc. 1 copy
Reader's Digest Select Editions Volume 1, 1997: Icon, the Runaway Jury,… 1 copy
MADHYASTHA 1 copy
Der Unterhändler : Roman 1 copy
Collection: The day of the jackal, The dogs of war, The devil’s… 1 copy
Murmurio do vento (Seleções - Whispering wind) 1 copy
A História de Biafra (O Nascimento de um Mito Africano) 1 copy
Reader's Digest 4 in 1 The Dogs of War etc. 1 copy
मध्यस्थ 1 copy
A história de Biafra : o nascimento de um mito africano 1 copy
Money with Menaces [Short Story] 1 copy
Veteran, The - Five Heart-Stopping Stories 1 copy
Os Cães de guerra 1 copy
Interview with Frederick Forsyth 1 copy
Outsider, The - My Life in Intrigue 1 copy
O Pastor 1 copy
O Manipulador 1 copy
the machiavelli covenant 1 copy
Forsyth Omnibus 1 copy
Avenger, book 2 of 2 1 copy
O Veterano e Outros Contos de Suspense 1 copy, 1 review
Čuvar 1 copy
Dogs of War 1 copy
Reader's Digest 4 in 1 The Day of the Jackal etc. 1 copy
Who Dares Wins 1 copy
Reader's Digest 4 in 1 The First God etc. 1 copy
Četvrti protokol 1 copy
Protokol Ke-empat vol. 2 1 copy
The Fist Of God, The Negotiator 1 copy
Sem Perdão 1 copy
Die Akte Odessa: 6 CDs 1 copy
Double Deal 1 copy
The Fourth Protocol - Daisy CD Audiobook 1 copy
Il Giorno dello sciacallo - Incontro con la foresta - Il coniglio velenoso… 1 copy
Czysta Robota 1 copy
The Racket 1 copy
Moordvakanties 1 copy
Djævelens alternativ 2 1 copy
The Day of the Jackal [abridged audiobook] (Author) 1 copy
in the line of fire ( Anthology of - The Day of the Jackal, The Dogs of… 1 copy
Det Bästas Bokval (2005) vol 242 : Hämnaren; Stjärnklara nätter; I… 1 copy
A Casualty of War [Short Story] 1 copy
Una sottile distinzione (in Il veterano) 1 copy
Il miracolo (in Il veterano) 1 copy
Ícone: o Manifesto Negro 1 copy
The Negotiator [Japanese Edition] (Volume # 1) 1 copy
Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher Bestseller-Sonderband : Der Rächer,… 1 copy
Reader's Digest Best Sellers: The Odessa File and PS Your Not… 1 copy
Djævelens alternativ 1 1 copy
El guía - Chantaje - Irreparable. Novela. [Tapa blanda] by FORSYTH,… 1 copy
Pomstiteľ 1 copy
Frederick Forsyth Collection 4 Books Set, (Day of the Jackal, Dogs of War,… 1 copy
Der Afghane ; Thriller Roman ; 9783442467013 1 copy
Vento che sussurra (in Il veterano) 1 copy
Il cittadino (in Il veterano) 1 copy
Select Editions (Reader's Digest) - The Afghan, Sun At Midnight, Echo… 1 copy
The Odessa File 1 copy
Frederick Forsyth Stories 1 copy
Frederick Forsyth The Afghan 1 copy
Los perros de la guerra (Los Jet de Plaza & Janes 116/5) 1 copy, 1 review
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Soldiers: A History of Men in Battle (Foreword) 225 copies, 2 reviews
Masterpieces of Mystery and Suspense (Contributor) 181 copies, 2 reviews
Reader's Digest Condensed Books 1992 v02 73 copies, 3 reviews
Dark Arrows: Great Stories of Revenge (Contributor) 60 copies
A Century of British Mystery and Suspense (Contributor) 52 copies
A Century of Mystery 1980-1989 (Contributor) 31 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books 1997 v01 29 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books 1972 v02 28 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books 1989 v04 25 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books 1994 v05 25 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books 1980 v02 22 copies
Reader's Digest Select Editions 2003 v06 #270 21 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books 1973 v01 21 copies
The Mammoth Book of Movie Detectives and Screen Crimes (Contributor) 19 copies, 1 review
Reader's Digest Condensed Books 1974 v05 (Contributor) 18 copies
Reader's Digest Best Sellers: Jaws | The Dogs of War (Author) 16 copies
Reader's Digest Best Sellers: The Negotiator | Gracie 13 copies
Reader's Digest Best Sellers: The Odessa File | P.S. Your Not Listening 12 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Watchman • Whispering Wind • Tell… 10 copies
The New Edgar Winners: The Mystery Writers of America (Contributor) 9 copies
Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher 189 : McCreadys Doppelspiel. Geheimnisvolle… 9 copies
Shadows: Airlift and Airwar in Biafra and Nigeria 1967-1970 (Foreword) 8 copies, 1 review
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: Straight • Morning Glory • Touching… (Contributor) 8 copies
The Year's Best Mystery and Suspense Stories, 1983 (Contributor) 8 copies
The Day of The Jackal, Earthquake, Summer of the Red Wolf, Darwin and the… 5 copies
Reader's Digest Auswahlbucher 172 : Der Unterhändler. Ostwind-Westwind.… 5 copies
Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher 77: Eins für Frost und Zwei für Feuer /… 4 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: To the Hilt • Icon • Point of Impact… 4 copies
Frederick Forsyth Presents: A Casualty of War [1989 TV series] (Original book) 4 copies
Huivering wekken : 26 onthutsende verhalen (Contributor) 4 copies
Reader's Digest Best Sellers: Wild Goose, Brother Goose | The Day of the… 3 copies
Best Detective Stories of the Year - 1974 (Contributor) 3 copies
Das vierte Protokoll. - Lowell, Joan: Ich spucke gegen den Wind. - Clark,… 3 copies
Frederick Forsyth Presents: Just Another Secret [1989 TV series] (Original book) 3 copies
Kirjavaliot - Paholaisen ruletti, Prinsessa, Käärme, Kyynelten… 3 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Afghan • Sun at Midnight • Echo… 3 copies, 1 review
Het Beste Boek 160: De verrader / Alle dieren van het land / Tarantula /… 2 copies, 1 review
Het Beste Boek 94: Besloten wereld in Ticino / Het alternatief van de… 2 copies, 1 review
Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher 90 - Die Hunde des Krieges. La Balsa. Der… (Contributor) 2 copies
Frederick Forsyth Presents: Death Has A Bad Reputation [1989 TV series] 2 copies, 1 review
Reader's Digest Select Editions: Avenger / Pompeii / Shutter Island /… 2 copies
Livros Condensados 2 copies
Kort: de beste korte verhalen van 2016 (Contributor) 2 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Deceiver • September • Coyote… 2 copies
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine - 1984/01 (Contributor) 2 copies
Het Beste Boek 122: Lever nooit de liefde in / Het vierde protocol /… 2 copies, 1 review
Het Beste Boek 141: Iris / Ik spuugde tegen de wind in / De onderhandelaar… 2 copies, 1 review
Het Beste Boek 172: De vuist van God / Dageraad / Doofpot / Nog een zomer 2 copies, 1 review
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Devil's Alternative • The Education… (Author) 2 copies
Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher 205 - Die faust Gottes. Der Treck Der… (Author) 2 copies
MAR DE HIERBA. CHACAL. MUJER SOLITARIA. LOS DURRELL EN CORFU (Biblioteca… (Contributor) 1 copy
Niemand vertellen; Cheyenne; Codenaam verkenner; Een Hollandse woudloper… 1 copy, 1 review
Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher 277 : Der Afghane. Drei Frauen auf Rügen.… 1 copy
Sadie Shapiro's breiboek; Geheim Dossier: Odessa; Duizend zomers; Kapitein… 1 copy, 1 review
De Diddakoi; De honden van de oorlog; De Spaanse vrouw; Neem eens een… 1 copy, 1 review
Reader's Digest Książki Wybrane: Sąsiadka / Szepczący Wiatr /… (Contributor) 1 copy
Readers Digest Condensed Books: The Odessa File, The Waltz Kings,… 1 copy
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: Disclosure • The Fist of God • The… (Author) 1 copy
De wreker; Vluchten met Pete; De zaak Myrtion; Het wonderbaarlijke geval… 1 copy, 1 review
Bosszúálló/Az őrangyal/Perdöntő bizonyíték/Karácsonyi vonatozás (Author) 1 copy
Vite in pericolo (fatal cure) - il miracolo di suor Agnes (st. agnes'… (Author) 1 copy
Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher: Das schwarze Manifest / Tingulla /… (Author) 1 copy
Reader's Digest Select Editions: Icon • Notorious • Harvest • In the… (Author) 1 copy
Het Beste Boek: Sarang / De dag van de jakhals / Een valk voor 'n koningin… (Author) 1 copy, 1 review
All-time favorites from Reader's Digest Condensed Books 1 copy
Det Bästas Bokval (2002) vol 223: Bränd; Kvinnan i huset intill;… (Author) 1 copy
Det Bästas Bokval (1996) vol 187 : Minnas Hus; Fredens stjärna; Guds… 1 copy
Livros Condensados: A cadeira vazia; Bem-vindo a Normal; Presidente em… 1 copy
De derde tweeling; Wilde Tijm; Icoon; Koningin der olifanten 1 copy, 1 review
Válogatott könyvek 8. Dick Francis - Veszélyes verseny; Henry Denker -… 1 copy
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: While My Pretty One Sleeps • The Bailey… 1 copy
Livros condensados: Como Deus Os Criou; Onde Estão As Crianças; Amor… 1 copy
Tempo de matar; As pontes de Madison County;Ícone; À sombra do… (Author) 1 copy
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Canonical name
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Forsyth, Frederick McCarthy
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Date of birth
1938-08-25
Date of death
Burial location
Gender
male
Nationality
UK
Country (for map)
UK
Birthplace
Ashford, Kent, England, UK
Place of death
Cause of death
Places of residence
London, England, UK
Ashford, Kent, England, UK
Education
University of Grenada
Tonbridge School, Kent, England
Occupations
novelist
journalist
pilot
fighter pilot
short story writer
Relationships
Agents
Ed Victor
Organizations
BBC
Reuters
Royal Air Force
Awards and honors
Edgar Award (Short Story, 1983 for "There Are No Snakes in Ireland")
Order of the British Empire (Commander | 1997)
Edgar Allan Poe Award (1971)
Short biography
Frederick Forsyth is best known for his thrillers such as The Day of the Jackal (1971). His works are bestsellers worldwide, and several have been made into films.
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