An international thriller of political intrigue, personal betrayal and cutting-edge science, The Pinocchio Syndrome marks the debut of a brilliant new talent.
The cruise ship Crescent Queen is attacked and vaporized by a hydrogen bomb while sailing in the Mediterranean. Soon afterwards, a puzzling and horrific ‘living death’ disease begins to appear in the United States and across the globe – it becomes known as ‘the Pinocchio Syndrome’and the world lives in fear.
In America, the President, already in a weakened state after the Crescent Queen, is under attack from an ultra-right-wing billionaire, Colin Goss. Goss wants to oust the President and fight terrorism aggressively. And when the well-liked Vice President contracts the Pinocchio Syndrome, the people’s confidence drops to an all-time low.
The saving grace could be Senator Michael Campbell, a popular and media-friendly young senator. If he is selected as the new Vice President, hope and sanity could return.
Meanwhile, journalist Karen Embry is following the case of the Pinocchio Syndrome when she finds herself on the trail of something about the disease that clearly does not add up – something that smells like a cover-up.
In a heart-stopping race against time, Karen must join forces with a natural enemy – Secret Service agent Joe Kraig – to hunt for the stunning truth behind a conspiracy that threatens to destroy the world.
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‘The Pinocchio Syndrome may be the best thriller I've ever read – easily the most inventive and controversial. A savage portrayal of people who will stop at nothing to seize power ... wildly readable.’
Washington Post
David Zeman holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University and has taught at graduate level at Northwestern, Rutgers and most recently Yale University. He lives in Washington. The Pinocchio Syndrome is his first novel.
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Descrizione libro Trade Paperback. Condizione: Good (ex-library). Trade Paperback. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Harper Collins, 2003. *** CONDITION: This book is in good (ex-library) condition. Moderate spine lean. Ex-library with usual marks, stamps, stickers and/or pocket. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: An international thriller of political intrigue, personal betrayal and cutting-edge science, The Pinocchio Syndrome marks the debut of a brilliant new talent. America is in turmoil. And that spells trouble for the entire world. In the middle of a vicious struggle for the leadership of the country, the vice president is struck down by a new 'living death' disease that is breaking out across the globe - the 'Pinocchio Syndrome'. With the current administration close to collapse, and billionaire extremist Colin Goss and his dangerous views gaining ground, it seems that only one man can unite the country - Michael Campbell, a popular, media-friendly young senator. But what is his secret? In a nerve-shredding race against time, a Secret Service agent and troubled female journalist are forced together to crack a conspiracy that could destroy the world . *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Thrillers; ISBN: 0007160097. ISBN/EAN: 9780007160099. Inventory No: 09125013. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. Codice articolo 09125013
Descrizione libro Trade Paperback. Condizione: Good. Trade Paperback. 704 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Collins, UK, 2003. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have moderate creasing. Corners of covers are moderately bumped. Spine has minor lean and moderate reading creases. . Pages are lightly tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: An international thriller of political intrigue, personal betrayal and cutting-edge science, The Pinocchio Syndrome marks the debut of a brilliant new talent. The cruise ship Crescent Queen is attacked and vaporized by a hydrogen bomb while sailing in the Mediterranean. Soon afterwards, a puzzling and horrific 'living death' disease begins to appear in the United States and across the globe - it becomes known as 'the Pinocchio Syndrome'and the world lives in fear. In America, the President, already in a weakened state after the Crescent Queen, is under attack from an ultra-right-wing billionaire, Colin Goss. Goss wants to oust the President and fight terrorism aggressively. And when the well-liked Vice President contracts the Pinocchio Syndrome, the people's confidence drops to an all-time low. The saving grace could be Senator Michael Campbell, a popular and media-friendly young senator. If he is selected as the new Vice President, hope and sanity could return. Meanwhile, journalist Karen Embry is following the case of the Pinocchio Syndrome when she finds herself on the trail of something about the disease that clearly does not add up - something that smells like a cover-up. In a heart-stopping race against time, Karen must join forces with a natural enemy - CIA agent Joe Kraig - to hunt for the stunning truth behind a conspiracy that threatens to destroy the world. *** Quantity Available: 2. Category: Fiction; Action & Adventure; ISBN: 0007160097. ISBN/EAN: 9780007160099. Inventory No: 13070237. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. Codice articolo 13070237
Descrizione libro Trade Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. Trade Paperback. 502 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Harper Collins, UK, 2003. *** CONDITION: This book is in near fine condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: An international thriller of political intrigue, personal betrayal and cutting-edge science, The Pinocchio Syndrome marks the debut of a brilliant new talent. America is in turmoil. And that spells trouble for the entire world. In the middle of a vicious struggle for the leadership of the country, the vice president is struck down by a new 'living death' disease that is breaking out across the globe - the 'Pinocchio Syndrome'. With the current administration close to collapse, and billionaire extremist Colin Goss and his dangerous views gaining ground, it seems that only one man can unite the country - Michael Campbell, a popular, media-friendly young senator. But what is his secret? In a nerve-shredding race against time, a Secret Service agent and troubled female journalist are forced together to crack a conspiracy that could destroy the world . *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Thrillers; ISBN: 0007160097. ISBN/EAN: 9780007160099. Inventory No: 11050662. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. Codice articolo 11050662
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: Fine. Reprint. 502 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. The Cruise Ship Crescent Queen Is Attacked And Vapourized By A Hydrogen Bomb While Sailing In The Mediterranean. Soon Afterwards, A Puzzling And Horrific 'living Death' Disease Begins To Appear In The United States And Across The Globe-it Becomes Known As 'the Pinocchio Syndrome' And The World Lives In Fear. In America, The President, Already In A Weakened State After The Crescent Queen, Is Under Attack From An Ultra-right-wing Billionaire, Colin Goss. Goss Wants To Oust The President And Fight Terrorism Agressively. And When The Well-liked Vice President Contracts The Pinnochio Syndrome, The People's Confidence Drops To An All Time Low. Codice articolo 130382
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: Fine. Reprint. 502 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. The Cruise Ship Crescent Queen Is Attacked And Vapourized By A Hydrogen Bomb While Sailing In The Mediterranean. Soon Afterwards, A Puzzling And Horrific 'living Death' Disease Begins To Appear In The United States And Across The Globe-it Becomes Known As 'the Pinocchio Syndrome' And The World Lives In Fear. In America, The President, Already In A Weakened State After The Crescent Queen, Is Under Attack From An Ultra-right-wing Billionaire, Colin Goss. Goss Wants To Oust The President And Fight Terrorism Agressively. And When The Well-liked Vice President Contracts The Pinnochio Syndrome, The People's Confidence Drops To An All Time Low. Codice articolo 070592