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John Harper has always been alone. His mother died when he was just seven years old and he was raised in New York by an aunt he barely knew. He never even made his father's acquaintance - a man who died shortly after he was born. After leaving the Big Apple as soon as he was old enough, his life consisted of one moderately successful book, a collection affectionately received newspaper columns and a comfortable existence in Miami.
But then all that changed. One liquor store heist that goes wrong turns John's existence on its head. It seems that his father didn't die all those years ago - in fact, he has thrived in the New York underworld. But now the man himself lies critically injured in a Manhattan hospital and it's time for father and son to meet at last.
But this is just the start. For it seems that John's father was working on something when he got caught in the heist - something very big indeed. And powerful people all over the city want in on it. The only problem is that the only person with the key to it is John...
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Ellory is a powerful talent, and this, his fourth novel, seems set to launch him into the stratosphere of crime writers. (Mark Timlin INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY)
RJ Ellory has a keen understanding of rhythm and pace, knowing how to let a story unfold without too much interference. So there is a natural feel to the way the reader is drawn inextricably into the world he creates ... Excellent. (Matthew Lewin THE GUARDIAN)
A gripping thriller with many twists and turns. (WOMANS WEEKLY)
Ellory writes taut, muscular prose that at its best is almost poetic ... City of Lies is a tense and pacy thriller (YORKSHIRE POST)
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RJ Ellory has a keen understanding of rhythm and pace, knowing how to let a story unfold without too much interference. So there is a natural feel to the way the reader is drawn inextricably into the world he creates ... Excellent. (Matthew Lewin THE GUARDIAN)
A gripping thriller with many twists and turns. (WOMANS WEEKLY)
Ellory writes taut, muscular prose that at its best is almost poetic ... City of Lies is a tense and pacy thriller (YORKSHIRE POST)
A powerful thriller from the author of CANDLEMOTH and A QUIET VENDETTA...
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- EditoreOrion
- Data di pubblicazione2006
- ISBN 10 0752873660
- ISBN 13 9780752873664
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- Numero di pagine416
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. CC3 - A first edition hardcover book SIGNED and dated by R.J. Ellory with "Perhaps the worst lies were those told for the best" written in very good condition in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket has wrinkling, chipping and crease on the edges, dust jacket and book have some bumped corners, light discoloration and shelf wear. City of Lies is a novel about family, about betrayal, about deception and murder, and once again confirms R.J. Ellory as a huge new talent in the field of crime fiction. 9.5"x6.5", 401 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Codice articolo EC42258BB
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. City Of Lies This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Codice articolo 7719-9780752873664
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First British Edition. Slight spine lean. Codice articolo 29673
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Codice articolo 6545-9780752873664
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