Assassins and hitmen books

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• The Day of the JackalFrederick Forsyth

  The Day of the Jackal

  Frederick Forsyth

  Establishes the procedural mechanics and meticulous logistics of professional contract assassination.

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• The Bourne IdentityRobert Ludlum

  The Bourne Identity

  Robert Ludlum

  Introduced the rogue, amnesiac state-sponsored killer hunted by his own handlers.

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• Rain FallBarry Eisler

  Rain Fall

  Barry Eisler

  Combines authentic modern tradecraft, martial arts, and urban Tokyo surveillance operations.

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• Hit Man (John Keller Mysteries (Audio))Lawrence Block

  Hit Man (John Keller Mysteries (Audio))

  Lawrence Block

  Subverts the hyper-lethal archetype by presenting an ordinary, stamp-collecting contractor in episodic noir form.

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• The Gray ManMark Greaney

  The Gray Man

  Mark Greaney

  Exemplifies the modern, high-tempo military thriller focused on an elite deniable operative on the run.

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