Operation Hell Gate

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Operation Hell Gate
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First edition cover
Author Marc Cerasini
Language English
Series 24: Declassified
Genre Thriller novel
Publisher Harper
Publication date
October 2005
Publication place United States
Media typePrint (Paperback
Pages336 pp (first edition, paperback)
ISBN 978-0-06-084224-6 (first edition, paperback)
OCLC 62081108

Operation Hell Gate is the first of the 24: Declassified novels based on the FOX television series 24 . [1] It was written by Marc Cerasini and takes place before season 1, and Jack Bauer's story is set in New York City. Co-authors for the novel are Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran.

Contents

Plot summary

Jack Bauer has a bit of a problem with a recent mission. Subsequently, he must accompany the prisoner, FBI agent Frank Hensley (who was later revealed to be an Iraqi agent) and other government officials. The plane crashes and all chaos breaks loose - Frank Hensley frames Jack Bauer for the murder of two FBI agents, Ryan Chappelle has trouble helping Jack from LA, and a weapon has been stolen that could potentially release a virus deadly to the whole of America. Jack Bauer must use all his skill and recruit the help of some Irish woman (Caitlin) in order to break down a highly complicated conspiracy that leads to the government.

Characters

Characters from the Show

New Characters

Villains

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References

  1. "Calendar April 2-8". Publishers Weekly . Vol. 253, no. 13. March 27, 2006. pp. 10–11. ProQuest   197095895. Want more of 24's Jack Bauer? Check out Harper Entertainment's novelizations: 24 Declassified #1 Operation Hell Gate; #2 Veto Power; and #3 Trojan Horse. Each takes place in 24 hours.