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First Strike

von Jack Higgins

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British twins Rich and Jade are once again thrown into danger as they try to help their spy father, John Chance, save the President of the United States from a radical group holding the White House hostage and attempting to steal the nation's nuclear launch codes.
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The fourth instalment in the adventures of the teenage Chance twins. The twins Jade and Rich are having a quiet meal, with their father John Chance, in a local diner when a man who was walking over to speak to them is shot.
He lapses into unconsciousness in hospital after giving them a cryptic message. Unravelling this message is the key aspect to this adventure/mystery novel.
Jack Chance is a secret operative fighting against terrorism who, along with his children, has already saved the US President's life once.The plot is starts in the United States and includes a distinctive but mysterious oriental woman and missing warheads in China. As their father deals with the missing nuclear missiles, the twins are finally enjoying their all-expenses paid trip to the White House for services rendered. Their carefree enjoyment doesn't last long. Soon, the President they saved from assassination in the previous novel (Sharp Shot) is targeted again.
Now Rich and Jade must face a White House siege and use all their ingenuity and courage to safe the President and prevent a war from breaking out. ( )
  Rhondda | May 11, 2010 |
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Jack Higgins, master of the modern thriller, teams up with Justin Richards, bestselling author of Dr Who, to deliver a pulse-pounding new instalment in the adventures of the teenage Chance twins! Barely have Rich and Jade Chance walked away from their terrifying ordeal in the Middle East, when they stumble into another nightmare. And this time, it's at the heart of the free world! As their father deals with missing nuclear missiles in China, the twins are finally enjoying their all-expenses paid trip to the White House. But the enjoyment isn't going to last long. Soon, the President they saved from assassination in Sharp Shot is targeted again. Now Rich and Jade face a shocking siege and a battle to prevent World War III -- all from the comfort of home. The President's home!

### About the Author

Jack Higgins was a soldier and then a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. 'The Eagle Has Landed' turned him into an international bestselling author and his novels have since sold over 250 million copies and been translated into fifty-five languages. Many of them have also been made into successful films. Justin Richards is the author of over a dozen genre and sf novels (including Dr Who). He lives in Warwick with his wife, two sons and a nice view of the castle.
  Hans.Michel | Sep 13, 2013 |
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