The Five Fingers
The Five Fingers by Gayle Rivers, published by Corgi in 1985, is a gripping narrative that follows seven elite special service operatives as they embark on a perilous mission in the jungles of Laos and Vietnam. With no military support or means of communication, these men rely solely on their skills in small arms and explosives, facing a harrowing journey where capture and surrender are not options. This edition spans 317 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a tense exploration of survival and the psychological toll of warfare as the operatives navigate their dangerous environment. The story delves into the complexities of their mission, emphasizing the isolation and high stakes involved. The narrative captures the essence of military fiction, providing insight into the challenges faced by soldiers in extreme conditions.
Official synopsis Publisher
They were seven men – crack special service operatives. They were to have no military support, no radio contact, nothing to rely on but their expertise in small arms and explosives. There was to be no capture, no surrender. Alone in the steamy jungles of Laos and Vietnam, they knew that once in China they were on their own. There would be no rescue operation… If it’s fiction it’s unbelievably harrowing. If it’s fact it’s incredibly terrifying.
“There is more killing here than in a Chicago stockyard… For a look at the soldier in excelsis, The Five Fingers will be hard to beat.” – The New York Times
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