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A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Fiennes claims that a secret society called the feather men, made up of retired and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ordered it and it was delivered pronto and as per the sellers description. The enthralling pageturner library journal now a major motion picture starring jason statham, clive owen, and rober. I will not give away too much suffice it to say that it is a. The feather men ebook pdf download and read online for free. For a factual story it makes even the most far fetched fiction look run of the mill stuff. Danny tells anne to go to france with hunter to protect her while he carries out the last job. Sir ranulph fiennes alleged in his book the feather men that mike kealy was murdered years later in the brecon beacons by an arab militant cell. Now these clever assassins are on the run from an underground group of sas vets with nothing to lose, no time to waste, and a desire to dispense their own form. In sir ranulph fiennes of interest to him, including the feather men 1991, about an alleged plot by members of the sas to thwart a series of assassinations by middle eastern terrorists, and a bestselling biography of robert falcon scott that was published in 2003. The feather men is a 1991 novel by the british adventurer sir ranulph fiennes reissued as killer elite, echoing the title of its 2011 film adaptation. Here is a gripping novel, inspired by reallife events, about a private team of british vigilantes that sets out to eliminate a gang of coldblooded contract killers.
The story is told from the point of view of both the feather men and the clinic, an independent organization of contract killers. Sep 23, 2011 sure, its actionpacked, but it aspires to be a little different too, with its plot coming from an allegedly factbased book called the feather men, written by ex sas officer ranulph fiennes. Killer elite previously published as the feather men by. The greater story unfolded in this fascinating book need only detain us momentarily. An adventure story which is made all the more remarkable by the fact that it is actually true. Goodreads members who liked the feather men also liked. The book tells the story of four british army soldiers, including two members of the special air service, who are assassinated by a hit squad. He also wrote two volumes of autobiography, living dangerously.
Several elements from the book were altered to make the film seem more believable to a cinema audience. I first read it in 1991 and thought it was a fantastic story. A novel random house movie tiein books mass market paperback september 6, 2011 by ranulph fiennes author 4. Killer elite previously published as the feather men cover. Find books like the feather men from the worlds largest community of readers. Killer elite previously published as the feather men on. Founded in england in the late 1960s, the socalled committee, otherwise known as the feather men, was a vigilante group dedicated to solving crimes that the police could not. The people being assassinated are members of the british sas and their team, the feather men, in turn hunt down the assassins. Founded in england in the late 1960s, the socalled committee, otherwise known as the feather men, was a vigilante group dedicated to solving crimes that the. Sir ranulph fiennes talks the feather men and killer elite. In 2011 it was loosely adapted into the film killer elite. The feather men hardcover published september 30th 1991 by bca by arrangement with bloomsbury book club associates edition, hardcover, 280 pages. The feather men is a 1991 novel by the british adventurer sir ranulph fiennes. Several elements from the book were altered to make the movie seem more believable to a moviegoing audience.
The plot for the film is based on the novel the feather men by ranulph fiennes. Synopsis this adventure story, based on fact, tells the story of two secret organizations. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. A rousing tale of true adventure in which a homespun band of british vigilantes takes on and destroys a cabal of assassinsfor hire. Ranulph fiennes is a also a prolific author, having penned 14 fiction and nonfiction books. Sir ranulph fiennes under fire as sas get hollywood treatment. Killer elite by sir ranulph fiennes fantastic fiction.
Five former sas men became the targets of a team of contract killers known as the clinic, who were paid to murder. In 2003, he published a biography of captain robert falcon scott which attempted to provide a robust defence of scotts achievements and reputation, which had been strongly questioned. Now these clever assassins are on the run from an underground group of sas vets with nothing to lose, no time to waste, and a desire to dispense their own form of justiceno matter the cost. Sir ranulph twisletonwykehamfiennes, 3rd baronet, obe born 7 march 1944, commonly known as sir ranulph fiennes. People like ranulph fiennes are truly a cut above the rest,a must read for any one who is interested in special services operations. Sep 30, 1991 the feather men is the riveting story of the efforts by a private british vigilance committee to eliminate a band of coldblooded contract killers. Ant outraged by female recruits leaving wet bras on sas. How ranulph fiennes cashed in on the murder of sas.
Whether true or not it is a good read for those who like the mysteryrevenge genre. Ranulph fiennes has published eight books, two of which have been in the sunday times bestseller list. Fiennes career as an author has developed alongside his career as an explorer. Killer elite previously published as the feather men ebook. From 1977 to 1990, three hired assassins known as the clinic tracked down and murdered four former british soldiers, one at a time. In his book, the feather men, he reveals the existence of an unofficial group of former sas officers and soldiers who, amongst other activities, are tasked with protecting members of the sas whos lives are under threat as a. The story of a secret organization called the feathermen and their 14year attempt to trace the killers of a number of british exservicemen in britain and abroad. Jul 16, 2010 in 1991, fiennes old etonian, exmilitary, adventurer, polar trekker and author published his ninth book.
The feather men by sir ranulph fiennes used 9780451174550. Buy the feather men 1st by fiennes bt obe, sir ranulph isbn. Soon he is informed by the agent that there is one last man who participated in the sheikhs sons murders and that this man, ranulph fiennes, is about to release a book about his experiences as a member of the sas. Jan 10, 2020 the film is loosely based on the 1991 novel, the feather men by sir ranulph fiennes, himself an ex sas soldier. The feather men caused a sensation because it laid out in compelling detail an. One, the clinic, consisting of three contract killers, and the other, the feathermen, a body of men dedicated to protecting the interest of the men and their families, who serve or have served in the sas. There is some controversy however, as to whether the events in the book are based on real people and organisations, or whether it is purely fictional. Fiennes served in the british army for eight years, including a period on counterinsurgency service while attached to. About killer elite previously published as the feather men. The film, in theaters now, is based on sir ranulph fienness controversial 1991 novel the feather men, about four british army soldiers. I will not give away too much suffice it to say that it is a riveting read. Killer elite previously published as the feather men. Anyone that is interested in the use of special assassination squads or sas by the.
Killer elite previously published as the feather men on apple books. Now what i want to know is this, has anybody else read it and what are your thoughts as to whether this book is fact or fiction. Read killer elite previously published as the feather men a novel by ranulph fiennes available from rakuten kobo. Jul, 2017 the film, in theaters now, is based on sir ranulph fienness controversial 1991 novel the feather men, about four british army soldiers, including a pair of sas agents, who are assassinated by a. Fienness controversial 1991 novel the feather men, about four british army soldiers, including a pair of sas. Sir ranulph fiennes, the books author, claims that a secret society called the feather men, made up of retired and disabled sas members, was operating in the shadows.
Available in used condition with free delivery in the uk. Worldclass explorer fiennes living dangerously, 1988 plays a supporting role in the desperate events he was chosen to recount. The feather men is the riveting story of the efforts by a private british vigilance committee to eliminate a band of coldblooded contract killers. Ranulf fiennes, the artic trekker was a one time member of the sas. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the feather men is a 1991 novel by the british adventurer sir ranulph fiennes. In his book, the feather men, he reveals the existence of an unofficial group of former sas officers and soldiers who, amongst other activities, are tasked with protecting members of the sas whos lives are under threat as a result of their activities. The film, in theaters now, is based on sir ranulph. One of his novels, the feather men, features a secretive group of exspecial forces men who protect former sas soldiers and their families. In the feather men, fiennes spun a supposedly true tale of four britons who had served in oman being tracked down by contract killers on behalf. However, the circumstances of kealys death suggest that this is somewhat fanciful, as he was seen by other service personnel undergoing the same sas endurance exercise only a few hours beforehand in. Possible clean exlibrary copy, with their stickers and or stamps. Sale, ostrich feather pen, wedding pen, guest book pen, guestbook pen, bridal pen, sale.
Fiennes claims that a secret society called the feather men, made up of retired and disabled sas members, was operating in the shadows. An arab prince wishes to avenge the deaths of his four sons, by killing four former sas men. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read killer elite previously published as the feather men. A few words on the feather men,i bought the book on an off chance and it was so gripping that i could not put it down. Feather pen, guest book pen, wedding pen with rhinestones, retractable, ultra fine point, triple wrapped, u pick color ribbon.
I had this book many many moons ago and somehow it has disappeared when i had thought about reading it. Recounts the true story of an elite group of vigilantes drawn from the ranks of englands select paramilitary operatives, who were charged with eliminating four. The book was initially published on 17 october 1991 by bloomsbury publishing plot introduction. It is about a group of contract assassins, the clinic, who were hired by an oman sheikh to carry out.
Here is a gripping novel, inspired by reallife events, about a private team of british vigilantes that sets out to eliminate a gang of coldblooded. The book was initially published on 17 october 1991 by bloomsbury publishing. In 1991, fiennes old etonian, exmilitary, adventurer, polar trekker and author published his ninth book. The novel is well written and is about assassins and victims. What can i say apart from that it is an amazing read and is based on the true story of certain members of the special air service being killed by a group with a vengeance.
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