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The Odessa File

By Frederick Forsyth
Series: The Odessa Novels
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The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth is a gripping thriller set in the 1960s. It follows a freelance journalist who stumbles upon a diary revealing a network devoted to helping former Nazis evade justice. As he delves deeper, the journalist becomes embroiled in a perilous hunt through dark political and historical secrets.
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This gripping thriller may appeal to you if you're intrigued by Cold War-era espionage, historical mysteries, and tales of relentless pursuit. With its intricate plot and well-crafted suspense, it captivates readers who enjoy a blend of historical intrigue and relentless investigation.

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Can you forgive the past?

It's 1963 and a young German reporter has been assigned the suicide of a holocaust survivor.

What follows is life-and-death hunt for a notorious former concentration camp-commander, a man responsible for the deaths of thousands, a man as yet unpunished.

The chilling thriller from an international bestselling phenomenon

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The chilling thriller from an international bestselling phenomenon

Can you forgive the past?

It's 1963 and a young German reporter has been assigned the suicide of a Holocaust survivor. The news story seems straightforward, this is a tragic insight into one man's suffering. But a long-hidden secret is discovered in the pages of the dead man's diary.

What follows is a life-and-death hunt for a notorious former concentration camp commander, a man responsible for the deaths of thousands, a man as yet unpunished.

The Odessa File takes you on a gripping journey to uncover truths buried deep within the past, questioning justice and morality.

Series: The Odessa Novels

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  • Revenge of Odessa
    The long-awaited sequel to the genre-defining classic, The Odessa File - a groundbreaking thriller that became a hit film and inspired generations of storytellers. The Nazis were never defeated; they were just biding their time. The bestselling author of The Day of the Jackal returns with his most explosive book yet. The Nazis may have lost the battle. But the...
    By Frederick Forsyth and Tony Kent
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  • The Odessa File
    The chilling thriller from an international bestselling phenomenon Can you forgive the past? It's 1963 and a young German reporter has been assigned the suicide of a Holocaust survivor. The news story seems straightforward, this is a tragic insight into one man's suffering. But a long-hidden secret is discovered in the pages of the dead man's diary. What follows is...
    By Frederick Forsyth
    Paperback
    $2800
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Revenge of Odessa
    The long-awaited sequel to the genre-defining classic, The Odessa File - a groundbreaking thriller that became a hit film and inspired generations of storytellers. The Nazis were never defeated; they were just biding their time. The bestselling author of The Day of the Jackal returns with his most explosive book yet. The Nazis may have lost the battle. But the...
    By Frederick Forsyth and Tony Kent
    Hardback
    $6000
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Revenge of Odessa
    Pre-order
    Revenge of Odessa
    The master storyteller β€” author of The Day of the Jackal β€” returns, with his most explosive thriller yet. The bestselling author of The Day of the Jackal returns with his most explosive book yet. The Nazis may have lost the battle. But the war is just beginning... Summer, 2025. A US senator is burned to death in his Washington...
    By Frederick Forsyth and Tony Kent
    Paperback
    $2800
    Pre-order
    Out 24 Nov 2026
  • Pre-order
    The Odessa Assassin
    The blockbuster new novel from the master storyteller Frederick Forsyth, bestselling author of The Day of the Jackal, now a hit TV series. One bullet is all it takes... The stranger stands in the rafters of New York's Grand Central Station, his rifle ahead of him. The President's security team are compromised, rendering the President vulnerable just as he is...
    By Frederick Forsyth and Tony Kent
    Paperback
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    Elsewhere:
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    Pre-order
    Out 3 Nov 2026

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The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth is praised for its compelling and entertaining narrative, with the Guardian describing it as both brilliant and disquieting. The Chicago Tribune highlights the book's meticulous research and high level of suspense.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099559832

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 311g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Former RAF pilot and investigative journalist Frederick Forsyth defined the modern thriller when he wrote The Day of the Jackal, described by Lee Child as 'the book that broke the mould', with its lightning-paced storytelling, effortlessly cool reality and unique insider information. Since then, he has written thirteen novels which have been bestsellers around the world- The Odessa File, The Dogs of War, The Devil's Alternative, The Fourth Protocol, The Negotiator, The Deceiver, The Fist of God, Icon, Avenger, The Afghan, The Cobra, The Kill List and The Fox. He has also published an autobiography, The Outsider. He lives in Buckinghamshire, England.

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    The long-awaited sequel to the genre-defining classic, The Odessa File - a groundbreaking thriller that became a hit film and inspired generations of storytellers. The Nazis were never defeated; they were just biding their time. The bestselling author of The Day of the Jackal returns with his most explosive book yet. The Nazis may have lost the battle. But the...
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    The master storyteller β€” author of The Day of the Jackal β€” returns, with his most explosive thriller yet. The bestselling author of The Day of the Jackal returns with his most explosive book yet. The Nazis may have lost the battle. But the war is just beginning... Summer, 2025. A US senator is burned to death in his Washington...
    By Frederick Forsyth and Tony Kent
    Paperback
    $2800
    Pre-order
    Out 24 Nov 2026
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    The blockbuster new novel from the master storyteller Frederick Forsyth, bestselling author of The Day of the Jackal, now a hit TV series. One bullet is all it takes... The stranger stands in the rafters of New York's Grand Central Station, his rifle ahead of him. The President's security team are compromised, rendering the President vulnerable just as he is...
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