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| Author | Rodney William Whitaker |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Publisher | Outlet (Crown) |
Publication date | October 1972 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 316 (First edition) |
| ISBN | 0-517-50034-5 |
| OCLC | 508403 |
| 811/.5/4 | |
| LC Class | PZ4.T8135 Ei PS3570.R44 |
| Followed by | The Loo Sanction |
The Eiger Sanction is a 1972 thriller novel by Trevanian, the pen name of Rodney William Whitaker.[1] The story is about a classical art professor and collector who doubles as a professional assassin, and who is coerced out of retirement to avenge the murder of an American agent. The novel was made into a film of the same name in 1975, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood.[1] Whitaker wrote a sequel entitled The Loo Sanction.[1]
- ^ a b c Oliver, Myrna (December 19, 2005). "Rodney Whitaker, a.k.a. Trevanian, 74; Author Wrote 'Eiger Sanction'". Los Angeles Times.