On Wings of Eagles

A true story of courage, resilience, and a daring rescue mission against all odds.

Based on the gripping true events of the Iranian Revolution, this is the story of two EDS employees trapped in Tehran and the elite team organized to bring them home. Ken Follett crafts a narrative that reads like a thriller but is anchored in the incredible reality of heroism, proving that the most unbelievable stories are often those that actually happened.

➤ Highlights

• Journey into the heart of the 1979 Iranian Revolution in this harrowing true-life account of corporate peril and high-stakes survival.
• Witness the formation and execution of a daring, non-traditional rescue mission that challenged international borders and political authority.
• Experience the intense tension and overwhelming danger faced by a group of ordinary people thrust into an extraordinary, life-or-death situation.
• A powerful testament to the bonds of loyalty and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their colleagues and friends.
• Combining the pacing of a blockbuster action movie with the emotional weight of historical fact, this book is an inspiring tribute to human bravery.