EPISODE · Jan 25, 2026 · 34 MIN
Cry of the Hunter by Jack Higgins
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The provided text includes excerpts from the thriller Cry of the Hunter by Jack Higgins, accompanied by a biographical overview of the author, whose real name was Harry Patterson. The fictional narrative follows Martin Fallon, a disillusioned former IRA member who is drawn back into a world of violence to rescue a prisoner named Patrick Rogan. Throughout the story, Fallon grapples with his violent past and a budding relationship with a woman named Anne Murray while facing the treachery of the man he was tasked to save. Parallel to this, the biographical section highlights how Patterson’s upbringing in Belfast and his military service provided the authentic foundations for his career as a best-selling novelist. Together, these sources illustrate the cyclical nature of conflict and the personal toll exacted on those who live by the gun.
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The provided text includes excerpts from the thriller Cry of the Hunter by Jack Higgins, accompanied by a biographical overview of the author, whose real name was Harry Patterson. The fictional narrative follows Martin Fallon, a disillusioned former IRA member who is drawn back into a world of violence to rescue a prisoner named Patrick Rogan. Throughout the story, Fallon grapples with his violent past and a budding relationship with a woman named Anne Murray while facing the treachery of the man he was tasked to save. Parallel to this, the biographical section highlights how Patterson’s upbringing in Belfast and his military service provided the authentic foundations for his career as a best-selling novelist. Together, these sources illustrate the cyclical nature of conflict and the personal toll exacted on those who live by the gun.
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