Federico Forsyth was lucky: his first book—the political detective novel “The Day of the Jackal”—made its author famous around the world and laid the foundation for his unquestionable literary authority. For the assassination of General de Gaulle, a secret terrorist organization hires a professional known by the nickname “The Jackal”—a killer without fear or mercy. The French special services begin to play ahead of time. The life of France’s top leader is at stake. Who will make their move first?