Donald Hamilton crafted compelling narratives, primarily within the spy fiction genre. His most recognized works delve into the life of Matt Helm, an operative navigating the perilous world of espionage and assassination. Hamilton's signature style is marked by a brisk, matter-of-fact tone, often laced with dry humor, detailing intense action with a professional detachment. This narrative approach imbues his characters with depth, highlighting their role as professionals executing dangerous assignments.
Take a gorgeous companion for a leisurely sail on a beautiful yacht. Sounds like easy duty for Matt Helm, except that the last three captains of the yacht died under mysterious circumstances. Matt will tangle with a crew of dangerous women, a terrorist squad, and an elite organization of death-dealing specialists.
A group of renegade American agents plans to smash the cartel of a ruthless South American drug lord--by any means necessary. And Helm finds himself caught in the middle of a war between cocaine cowboys and killers, knowing he's bound to catch hell no matter which way he turns
Beautiful, intelligent, fresh out of prison– Madeleine Ellershaw is Matt Helm’s latest case. Madeleine may have been imprisoned as a spy, but Helm soon realizes that her story isn’t so simple. He’s got to figure out why she took the rap for her husband nine years ago, what secrets are hiding in her past, and, most difficult of all: keep her alive.
People are vanishing without a trace. And the disappearances are getting closer to home – the next likely target is Mac, Matt Helm’s shrewd old boss. To get to the bottom of the mystery, Helm follows two beguiling and treacherous women, who lead him all the way to his ancestral home – Scandinavia. With a coup from within the agency, and a terrorist threat from without, it’s clear that nobody can be trusted.
Matt Helm has got a good thing going with Elly. So a terrorist outfit really have picked the wrong woman when they kidnap her in order to leverage Matt into carrying out an assassination. Now, Helm finds himself in Costa Verde with one thing on his mind: revenge...
Man tötet nicht ungestraft Matt Helms® Agentenfreundin. Das weiß sogar die Mafia. Und deshalb ist es gar nicht ungewöhnlich, daß sie den Mörder ausliefert. Aber ist es der echte Mörder? Matt Helm® stößt nach, und schon befindet er sich in einem brutalen Krieg mit Gangstern, für die Rauschgift nur eine Geldquelle bedeutet – und nicht einmal ihre schlimmste ...
A man awakens in a Canadian hospital after a plane crash, struggling with amnesia. Kitty, a beautiful woman, claims he is Paul Madden, her fiancé and a photographer. However, confusion arises when a mysterious caller refers to him as Matt Helm, hinting at a deeper mystery. As he navigates these conflicting identities, the protagonist must unravel the truth behind his past and the danger that looms ahead.
Unexpected wealth complicates Matt Helm's life when he finds twenty thousand mysterious dollars in his bank account. Instead of celebrating, he becomes embroiled in danger as another secret agent with a similar financial windfall is murdered. Determined to uncover the identity of his unknown benefactor, Helm races against time to solve the mystery and avoid becoming the next victim.
A top secret mission in Norway takes a dangerous turn for Matt Helm when his undercover partner, posing as his mistress, is killed. Fueled by anger and a desire for revenge, Helm is determined to uncover the truth behind the mission and take down those responsible. As he navigates the complexities of espionage, his quest for justice threatens to unravel the entire operation.
A fishing vacation in Mexico takes a dangerous turn for Matt Helm when an assassination attempt disrupts his leisure time. Recognizing that he can't escape his secret agent life, Helm is drawn back into action, especially with the added complication of his boss's captivating daughter, who finds herself in danger. As he navigates this unexpected threat, Helm must balance his instincts for survival with the allure of a new ally.