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Operation Hell Gate is the first of the 24: Declassified novels based on the FOX television series ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]''. It takes place before season 1, and Jack's story is set in New York City.
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'''''Operation Hell Gate''''' is the first of the [[24: Declassified]] novels based on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]] [[television series]] ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Calendar April 2-8 |magazine=[[Publishers Weekly]] |date=March 27, 2006 |volume=253 |issue=13 |pages=10–11 |id={{ProQuest|197095895}} |quote=Want more of 24's Jack Bauer? Check out Harper Entertainment's novelizations: 24 Declassified #1 Operation Hell Gate; #2 Veto Power; and #3 Trojan Horse. Each takes place in 24 hours.}}</ref> It was written by [[Marc Cerasini]] and takes place before [[24 (season 1)|season 1]], and [[Jack Bauer]]'s story is set in [[New York City]]. Co-authors for the novel are Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran.
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== General Plotline ==
== Plot summary ==
Dante Arete, a gang member of a Spanish mafia have been revealed in terrorist activities. Before the FBI catch him, Jack Bauer, the director of the new Counter Terrorist Unit agency does so first. FBI agent, Frank Hensley is not pleased with this and after a long argument, Jack decides to go to New York since successful interrogation of Arete could be taken place. He goes to New York, only to realize he has been set up. Jack Bauer becomes a fugitive, accused of murdering two FBI agents and helping Arete escape. Trapped in a foreign city without backup, Jack is forced into another 24 hour nightmare as he works hard to beat the clock.
Jack Bauer has a bit of a problem with a recent mission. Subsequently, he must accompany the prisoner, FBI agent Frank Hensley (who was later revealed to be an Iraqi agent) and other government officials. The plane crashes and all chaos breaks loose - Frank Hensley frames Jack Bauer for the murder of two FBI agents, Ryan Chappelle has trouble helping Jack from LA, and a weapon has been stolen that could potentially release a virus deadly to the whole of America.
Jack Bauer must use all his skill and recruit the help of some Irish woman (Caitlin) in order to break down a highly complicated conspiracy that leads to the government.


== Characters ==
== Characters ==
'''''Characters from the Show'''''
'''''Characters from the Show'''''


*'''Jack Bauer'''- The protagonist of 24, Jack goes undercover to take down the terrorist attack that threatens the country. A subplot involves Jack being framed by Frank Hensley for killing two Federal Marshals and helping a fugitive escape.
*'''Jack Bauer'''- The protagonist of 24, Jack goes undercover to take down the terrorist attack that threatens the country. A subplot involves Jack being framed by Frank Hensley for killing two Federal Marshals and helping a fugitive escape.
*'''Nina Myers'''- Nina provides CTU support for Jack in Los Angeles.
*'''Nina Myers'''- Nina provides CTU support for Jack in Los Angeles.
*'''Tony Almeida'''- Tony has his own subplot involving characters in Los Angeles related to the terrorist plot.
*'''Tony Almeida'''- Tony has his own subplot involving characters in Los Angeles related to the terrorist plot.
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'''New Characters'''
'''New Characters'''
*'''Caitlin'''- An immigrant and girlfriend of Shamus, she finds herself in the middle of a conspiracy and ends up aiding Jack.
*'''Caitlin O'Connor'''- An immigrant and girlfriend of Shamus, she finds herself in the middle of a conspiracy and ends up aiding Jack.
*'''Liam'''- Caitlin's 15-year-old brother. Has his own sub-plot of delivering a case to Taj.
*'''Liam O'Connor'''- Caitlin's 15-year-old brother. Has his own sub-plot of delivering a case to Taj.
*'''Dae Soo Min (Doris)'''- A female Korean analyst brought in to help aid Jack.
*'''Dae Soo Min (Doris)'''- A female Korean analyst brought in to help aid Jack.
*'''Georgi Timko'''- Russian immigrant who owns Tatiana's Tavern. At the end of the novel, it is revealed Timko gave CTU-Los Angeles the tip-off about the attack at the beginning of the novel.
*'''Georgi Timko'''- Russian immigrant who owns Tatiana's Tavern. At the end of the novel, it is revealed Timko gave CTU-Los Angeles the tip-off about the attack at the beginning of the novel.
*'''Yuri'''- Timko's trusty henchman. He doesn't say much but is skilled at gun-fights.
*'''Yuri'''- Timko's trusty henchman. He doesn't say much but is skilled at gun-fights.
*'''Saito'''-
*'''Saito'''- undercover police agent for the LAPD
*'''Captain Jessica Schneider'''- A former marine who is called into CTU for help working on the computer chip. She is also there for field work.


'''Villains'''
'''Villains'''
*'''Frank Hensley''' - A corrupt Field Agent for the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]]. Having conspired with Dante Arete and the Lynch brothers, he frames Jack Bauer for the deaths of two Federal Marshals.
*'''Frank Hensley''' - A war hero who was thought to be killed in Iraq by the Iraqi Special Forces. One of his captors assumed his identity and joined the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]], allowing them to attempt an act of terror.
*'''Taj Ali Kahlil'''- brother of Khan Ali Kahlil. An Afghan who wants revenge on America for betraying his people in the Soviet-Afghanistan War.
*'''Taj Ali Kahlil'''-
*'''Khan Ali Kahlil'''- brother of Taj Kahlil. When Jack pretends to be Shamus Lynch to meet Taj, Khan pretends to be Taj to test Jack. When Jack fails that test, he attempts to kill Jack by choking him. The attempt fails and Khan commits suicide by throwing himself over the bridge.
*'''Khan Ali Kahlil'''-
*'''Shamus and Griffin Lynch'''- Two brothers who has has a rough past in their home country. They both have aliases in America and aides in terrorism on US soil. Shamus tries to provide for Caitlin's family.
*'''Shamus and Griffin Lynch'''- Two brothers who have a rough past in their home country. They both have aliases in America and aides in terrorism on US soil. Shamus tries to provide for Caitlin's family.
*'''Omar Bayat'''-
*'''Omar Bayat'''- henchman of Taj Kahlil and assassin to kill Felix Tanner.
*'''Dante Arete'''- Part of a Spanish gang involved in terrorist activity to launch a missile strike. He was caught by Jack Bauer but escaped after the plane crash lands.
*'''Dante Arete'''- Part of a Spanish gang involved in terrorist activity to launch a missile strike. He is caught by Jack Bauer but escapes after the plane crash lands. He helps terrorists to earn money, but is killed when the bomb inside the suitcase full of money is activated.
*'''Dennis Spain'''- Chief of staff of Senator Cheever of New York.
*'''Dennis Spain'''- Chief of staff of Senator Cheever of New York.

==External links==
*[http://www.harpercollins.com/books/9780060842246/24_Declassified_Operation_Hell_Gate/index.aspx?WT.mc_id=WikiP9780060842246 Book excerpt and author information] (Official publisher web page)

==References==
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[[Category:2005 American novels]]
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[[Category:American thriller novels]]
[[Category:24 (TV series)]]
[[Category:Novels set in New York City]]

Latest revision as of 23:01, 13 July 2024

Operation Hell Gate
First edition cover
AuthorMarc Cerasini
LanguageEnglish
Series24: Declassified
GenreThriller novel
PublisherHarper
Publication date
October 2005
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Paperback
Pages336 pp (first edition, paperback)
ISBN978-0-06-084224-6 (first edition, paperback)
OCLC62081108

Operation Hell Gate is the first of the 24: Declassified novels based on the FOX television series 24.[1] It was written by Marc Cerasini and takes place before season 1, and Jack Bauer's story is set in New York City. Co-authors for the novel are Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran.

Plot summary

[edit]

Jack Bauer has a bit of a problem with a recent mission. Subsequently, he must accompany the prisoner, FBI agent Frank Hensley (who was later revealed to be an Iraqi agent) and other government officials. The plane crashes and all chaos breaks loose - Frank Hensley frames Jack Bauer for the murder of two FBI agents, Ryan Chappelle has trouble helping Jack from LA, and a weapon has been stolen that could potentially release a virus deadly to the whole of America. Jack Bauer must use all his skill and recruit the help of some Irish woman (Caitlin) in order to break down a highly complicated conspiracy that leads to the government.

Characters

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Characters from the Show

  • Jack Bauer- The protagonist of 24, Jack goes undercover to take down the terrorist attack that threatens the country. A subplot involves Jack being framed by Frank Hensley for killing two Federal Marshals and helping a fugitive escape.
  • Nina Myers- Nina provides CTU support for Jack in Los Angeles.
  • Tony Almeida- Tony has his own subplot involving characters in Los Angeles related to the terrorist plot.
  • Jamey Farrell and Milo Pressman- The main CTU tech analysts.
  • Ryan Chappelle- Comes in from Division to help lead the operation on thwarting the days events.
  • Richard Walsh- Appears in the Prologue and the Epilogue, debriefs Jack on Operation Hell Gate.

New Characters

  • Caitlin O'Connor- An immigrant and girlfriend of Shamus, she finds herself in the middle of a conspiracy and ends up aiding Jack.
  • Liam O'Connor- Caitlin's 15-year-old brother. Has his own sub-plot of delivering a case to Taj.
  • Dae Soo Min (Doris)- A female Korean analyst brought in to help aid Jack.
  • Georgi Timko- Russian immigrant who owns Tatiana's Tavern. At the end of the novel, it is revealed Timko gave CTU-Los Angeles the tip-off about the attack at the beginning of the novel.
  • Yuri- Timko's trusty henchman. He doesn't say much but is skilled at gun-fights.
  • Saito- undercover police agent for the LAPD
  • Captain Jessica Schneider- A former marine who is called into CTU for help working on the computer chip. She is also there for field work.

Villains

  • Frank Hensley - A war hero who was thought to be killed in Iraq by the Iraqi Special Forces. One of his captors assumed his identity and joined the FBI, allowing them to attempt an act of terror.
  • Taj Ali Kahlil- brother of Khan Ali Kahlil. An Afghan who wants revenge on America for betraying his people in the Soviet-Afghanistan War.
  • Khan Ali Kahlil- brother of Taj Kahlil. When Jack pretends to be Shamus Lynch to meet Taj, Khan pretends to be Taj to test Jack. When Jack fails that test, he attempts to kill Jack by choking him. The attempt fails and Khan commits suicide by throwing himself over the bridge.
  • Shamus and Griffin Lynch- Two brothers who have a rough past in their home country. They both have aliases in America and aides in terrorism on US soil. Shamus tries to provide for Caitlin's family.
  • Omar Bayat- henchman of Taj Kahlil and assassin to kill Felix Tanner.
  • Dante Arete- Part of a Spanish gang involved in terrorist activity to launch a missile strike. He is caught by Jack Bauer but escapes after the plane crash lands. He helps terrorists to earn money, but is killed when the bomb inside the suitcase full of money is activated.
  • Dennis Spain- Chief of staff of Senator Cheever of New York.
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References

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  1. ^ "Calendar April 2-8". Publishers Weekly. Vol. 253, no. 13. March 27, 2006. pp. 10–11. ProQuest 197095895. Want more of 24's Jack Bauer? Check out Harper Entertainment's novelizations: 24 Declassified #1 Operation Hell Gate; #2 Veto Power; and #3 Trojan Horse. Each takes place in 24 hours.
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