Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Thriller Writer Frederick Forsyth
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Frederick Forsyth, renowned British thriller author of 'The Day of the Jackal' and over 25 other books, has died at 86 after a brief illness. A former RAF pilot and MI6 operative, Forsyth's work, inspired by his experiences and Cold War era, has sold over 75 million copies worldwide, with his legacy cemented as a defining figure in the thriller genre.
- 'Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86 NPR
- Frederick Forsyth, Master of the Geopolitical Thriller, Dies at 86 The New York Times
- Frederick Forsyth interview: ‘I’ve always been a loner’ – archive, 1973 The Guardian
- Frederick Forsyth: Life as a thriller writer, fighter pilot, journalist and spy BBC
- Where to start with Frederick Forsyth — his 5 best books The Times
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