On Wings of Eagles

On Wings of Eagles is the thrilling story of a daring rescue mission during the Iranian Revolution, from the master of suspense, Ken Follett.

<p><b><i>On Wings of Eagles</i> is the thrilling novel based on the incredible real-life rescue of two Americans by a Green Beret colonel and a group of corporate executives from revolutionary Iran, from number one bestseller Ken Follett.</b><br><br><b>A Terrifying Prison</b><br>As Iran descends into revolution, two Americans get caught up in the upheaval. They are captured and held in a heavily guarded fortress. Their situation is desperate, with the US government refusing to get them out. But all hope is not lost . . .<br><br><b>A Daring Rescue</b><br>This is the fictionalised real-life story of a Green Beret colonel, who came out of retirement to lead a secret raid; the computer executives, shaped into a crack commando team; and the Texas industrialist, Ross Perot, who would not abandon two Americans in an Iranian jail.<br><br><b>A Dangerous Escape</b><br>Breaking the prisoners out is only the beginning of the mission. In order to get to the safety of the Turkish border, they must make a treacherous overland journey whilst avoiding an enemy that is closing in . . .</p>