Category Archives: Alistair MacLean

KISS KISS, BANG BANG by Mike Ripley

Posted on 31 May 2017 by Cavershamragu

The subtitle really does say it all: The Boom in British Thrillers from Casino Royale to The Eagle Has Landed Though I sadly missed the launch party last week due to an international incident (but which sadly I can’t discuss due … Continue reading →

Posted in Adam Hall, Alistair MacLean, Clive Egleton, Eric Ambler, Frederick Forsyth, George Smiley, Gerald Seymour, Ian Fleming, James Bond, James Mitchell, John le Carre, Lee Child, Len Deighton, Mike Ripley | 26 Comments

Fear is the Key (1972) – Tuesday’s Overlooked Film

Posted on 31 May 2016 by Cavershamragu

With news of a possible remake, the time seemed right to take a look at this adaptation of Alistair MacLean’s 1961 novel, my favourite of the slew of films made from his books in the 70s. It stars Barry Newman, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Silver Vintage Scavenger Hunt, Alistair MacLean, Film Noir, Louisiana, Tuesday's Overlooked Film | Tagged , | 34 Comments