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The Loo Sanction is a 1973 espionage novel by Trevanian and the sequel to The Eiger Sanction. It returns to Jonathan Hemlock, an art professor and former clandestine assassin whose knowledge of art, climbing, and covert operations places him in another international plot. Like its predecessor, the novel combines spy fiction with dark humor and action while treating its protagonist as a morally conflicted professional rather than a conventional secret agent.
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Who wrote The Loo Sanction?
The Loo Sanction was written by Trevanian, the pen name of Rodney William Whitaker. It was published in 1973 as a follow-up to The Eiger Sanction.
Is The Loo Sanction a sequel to The Eiger Sanction?
Yes. It returns to Jonathan Hemlock, the art professor and former clandestine assassin introduced in The Eiger Sanction.
What is Jonathan Hemlock's profession in The Loo Sanction?
Hemlock is an art professor with specialist knowledge of paintings and art collecting. He also has experience as a mountain climber and covert operative, which drives the novel's unusual mix of art and espionage.
Is The Loo Sanction connected to the 1975 film The Eiger Sanction?
The novel belongs to the same Jonathan Hemlock series as Trevanian's The Eiger Sanction, which was adapted into a 1975 film starring Clint Eastwood. The Loo Sanction itself is a separate book rather than a direct film sequel.
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