Embassy Siege

S.A.S. #12

by Shaun Clarke

This novel tells the story of the 1980 siege of the Iranian embassy in London and the SAS operation that freed the hostages, using a combination of stun guns, sub-machine guns and 9mm high-power handguns. All of this in front of the world's media.

Genres: Historical Fiction

Paperback

First published April 25, 1995

Reviews

[John Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Embassy Siege

Part fact part fiction??
Difficult to know how much of this is using artistic license , however, there is a good resume of the facts.
I always considered that the attack by the DAD was stage managed to give publicity but I now learn that ITV fluffed their way into a building to get live coverage of the event.
I still look back with pride and proud to be British.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written by someone very knowledgeable about SAS operations, "Embassy Siege" is a retelling of an incident at the Iranian Embassy in London. At times, recounting events, it has a definite non-fiction feel to it. A slow build up, but comes home with a wet sail. Some clunky dialogue between the SAS troopers, but good action.

[Mick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good account of the incidents that took place which highlighted the SAS to the world

[Chris Naes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Speed read. The only parts that really mattered were the initial takeover, negotiations with terrorists and the climax. All of these elements were fun.

[Wilde Sky · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book gives an account of a siege that took place in London.

The factual parts of this book were interesting but the “fictional elements” were a bit clunky.

[Alison Clifford · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can see why many people would enjoy this book, buts it's not for me.