Farewell to Forsyth

Everyone loves a Forsyth thriller. One may endlessly argue about which of his novels was the best but never about the universal impact of his works.

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Frederick Forsyth, who died at 86 after a brief illness, was a British author of several iconic espionage novels that captivated the hearts and minds of millions across generations. The writer of several best-selling page-turners, including The Day of the Jackal, The Odessa File, The Dogs of War and The Fourth Protocol, Forsyth created fascinating worlds populated by spies, mercenaries, political extremists and intelligence operators. A master of the geopolitical nailbiter, with intriguing plots and action happening across continents, he was best known for his meticulous attention to detail, blistering pace and capturing the intricacies of military and statecraft. His life was as fascinating as the plots of his swashbuckling thrillers. He was a fighter pilot, journalist and a spy, all rolled into one. And, many of his books in th