RIP Frederick Forsyth

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RIP Frederick Forsyth

#1 Post by silverscreenselect » Mon Jun 09, 2025 5:55 pm

Brithis thriller writer, best known for his debut novel, The Day of the Jackal in 1971, and other best sellers including The Odessa File, The Dogs of War, and The Fourth Protocol. He was also an RAF pilot and worked for the British intelligence agency MI6 for over 20 years.

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Re: RIP Frederick Forsyth

#2 Post by BackInTex » Tue Jun 10, 2025 7:27 am

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In September 2005, Forsyth appeared on the ITV gameshow Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and raised £250,000 for charity. He offered the answer to the £500,000 question but, despite being correct, he decided to take £250,000
One of my favorite authors. I'm not much of a reader, but I've read 8 of his books.
The Day of the Jackal
The Odessa File
The Dogs of War
The Devil's Alternative
No Comebacks
The Fourth Protocol
The Negotiator
The Fist of God
..what country can preserve it’s liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? let them take arms.
~~ Thomas Jefferson

War is where the government tells you who the bad guy is.
Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
-- Benjamin Franklin (maybe)

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