The Retaliators (novel)

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The Retaliators
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1976 paperback edition
Author Donald Hamilton
Language English
Series Matt Helm
Genre Spy fiction, Novel
Publisher Fawcett Publications
Publication date
1976
Publication place United States
Media typePrint (Paperback)
Pages221 pp
ISBN 0-449-12694-3
Preceded by The Terminators  
Followed by The Terrorizers  

The Retaliators was the seventeenth novel in the Matt Helm secret agent novel series by Donald Hamilton. It was first published in 1976. It was nominated for an Edgar Award in the paperback original category. [1]

Plot summary

One of Helm's fellow operatives is killed by U.S. agents during an assassination run against a Mexican general. Helm finds himself having to complete the mission while being pursued by men who are supposed to be on his side.

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References

  1. The Armchair Detective – Volume 10 1977 – Page 240 The Retaliators