This is a collection of spy novels by Trevanian. Contained inside are The Eiger Sanction, The Loo Sanction, The Main, and Shibuni. The stories cover assassination and terrorism.

I had previously read Shibumi and The Eiger Sanction, and have now added The Loo Sanction and The Main to my list of Trevanian books. Love them. Read w/a dictionary handy. Plan to watch the Clint Eastwood movie version of Eiger Sanction tonight.

I've read (and loved) Shibumi, so would love to find this collection!

I had read "Shibumi" many years ago and I loved it. Great plot and characters. Well worth your time.

Enjoy!

not just 5 stars

5 Billion Stars


Shibumi is - I have no words, just surges of pure joy. It is like oxygen and sunshine.
My annual summer read since I was 17, and never fails to impress, entertain, surprise and delight.
5 infinity stars.

Eiger is great, the rest also great - Shibumi is life.

Entertaining thrillers.
Four novels:
1. The Eiger Sanction
2. The Loo Sanction
3. The Main
4. Shibumi

Includes four novels. Shibumi is the best (intriguing examination of Japanese vs Western culture set in the mode of a Go game). The Eiger Sanction is also good. They are all filled with 1970s cynicism, esp of the government. (Think counter-culture, Watergate, and anti-Vietnam.) In addition to the plots, they make an interesting study of 1970s culture and liberal thought.

If all stories were the quality of "The Main" this would be a 5star collection.