Law of Gravity - Brossura

Horn, Stephen

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ISBN 10: 0061098760 ISBN 13: 9780061098765

Casa editrice: Harper Torch, 2003

Riassunto

Investigating the disappearance of a Senate Intelligence Committee staffer in the hope of salvaging his reputation, former White House lawyer Philip Barkley teams up with a retired detective and follows a trail of murder victims dating back generations. Reprint.

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Recensione

“Memorable characters, a wonderfully labyrinthine plot, and a genuinely surprising ending.” (Booklist (starred review))

“Plenty of twists, plausible red herrings, dead-on dialogue, and a wonderfully satisfying ending.” (Amarillo Style Magazine)

“Provides all the thrills you’d expect from a superior beach-blanket read.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Compelling...a sophisticated political novel and a first-rate thriller.” (Washington Post Book World)

“Stylish, breezy...A fast-paced, satisfying thriller with a delightfully cynical denouement.” (St. Petersburg Times)

“Opens up the throttle on surprises while delivering an incisive look at power and betrayal. (Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel)

L'autore

Stephen Horn was born in the Bronx, New York, and received an engineering degree from Rutgers University. He commanded an infantry company of the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. As a prosecutor in the justice Department's Civil Rights Division, he tried criminal cases and participated in some of the department's most famous investigations, including the killing of four Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard and the assassination of Dr. martin Luther King Jr. Now in the private practice of law, he lives outside Washington, D.C., with his wife and two children. In Her Defense is his first novel.

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• Editore: Harper Torch
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0061098760
• ISBN 13: 9780061098765
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 416