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The Loo Sanction

Book 2 in the series:Jonathan Hemlock

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The Loo Sanction by Trevanian is a spy novel that follows the adventures of Dr. Jonathan Hemlock, an assassin, professor, and art critic. In this sequel to The Eiger Sanction, Hemlock is approached by a secret British intelligence division known as The Loo to help retrieve secret sex tapes from a new sex club in London. The story is filled with action, witty dialogues, and comical characters, showcasing Hemlock's acerbic personality and penchant for violence. The writing style is described as bombastic, entertaining, and humorous, with a mix of intelligent lampoonery and traditional thriller hero action.

Characters:

Characters are vividly drawn, with exaggerated traits that enhance the humorous and satirical tone.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by humor and satire, marked by verbose dialogues and a playful use of language.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot creatively intertwines elements of espionage with a satirical examination of academia, featuring humor and absurd situations.

Setting:

The story is set in a satirical version of early 1970s London, rich in cultural references and humor.

Pacing:

The pacing is uneven, featuring lengthy dialogues with less emphasis on action compared to its predecessor.
His pain was vast. But at least it was finite. Sharp-edged waves of agony climaxed in intensity until his body convulsed and his mind was awash. Then, just before madness, the crests broke and swirled...

Notes:

Trevanian is a pseudonym for a university professor.
The Loo Sanction is a sequel to The Eiger Sanction.
The book serves as a lampoon of academia and espionage.
Hemlock is blackmailed and involved in a plot against a character named Maxwell Strange.
The setting includes a fictional sex club called The Cloisters.
Trevanian's humor is evident through character names and situations.
The plot involves secret sex tapes of important people.
Hemlock's character combines elements of a tough guy with a pretentious nature.
The book critiques British and American spy genres and academia.
The author's style includes bombastic dialogue and soliloquies.
The Vicar character adds a comedic element to the story.
Trevanian aimed for a less active sequel compared to Eiger Sanction.
Readers noted the lack of action compared to its predecessor.
There are themes of elitism and intelligence in the characters.
The story involves a mix of serious action and humorous situations.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book features themes of sexual exploitation and violent situations, making it warrant moderate content warnings.

From The Publisher:

A First-Rate Thriller from a Legendary Master

Jonathan Hemlock, the art professor and mercenary who first excited readers with his daring exploits in The Eiger Sanction, returns in an even more masterful adventure in The Loo Sanction, Trevanian's second thrilling spy novel. Hemlock has gone to England to rest, but his vacation is interrupted when the head of British Intelligence needs his highly skilled services. Jonathan must take over the mission of an agent whose murder was so bizarre and terrifying that no other agent was willing to replace him.

His task: to locate a set of secretly made films that incriminate a number of high-ranking British officials. His target: a top underworld figure who delights in debauchery and torture. Facing this threat, Jonathan is drawn into a labyrinthine network of intrigue and depravity. As all the pieces in the dangerous puzzle begin to come together, Jonathan is trapped, almost fatally drugged, and forced to attempt one of the most daring escapes ever conceived. The Loo Sanction is sure to keep readers frantically turning pages until the thrilling climax.

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Look for these other Trevanian classics from Three Rivers Press: Shibumi, The Eiger Sanction, The Main, and The Summer of Katya.

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