Author: Charles McCarry
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1468300288
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
A CIA agent faces off against a sadistic SS officer in this Cold War spy thriller that “will have readers on the edge of their seats” (Bookmarks Magazine). It is the late 1930s, and a young Christopher bears witness to an unspeakable atrocity committed by a remorseless SS officer. Fast forward to the height of the Cold War, and the SS man emerges out of the ruins of post-war Germany to destroy the last living witness to his crime. It’s a case of tiger chasing tiger as Christopher is pursued by the only man who can match his craft or his instincts. Praise for Christopher’s Ghosts “McCarry . . . takes the story of his recurring master spy Paul Christopher back to its wildly romantic beginning. . . . Former spook McCarry remains at the top of his game.” —Kirkus Reviews “McCarry . . . remains a compelling storyteller. . . . The book speeds toward a satisfying, inevitable conclusion.” —Publishers Weekly
Christopher's Ghosts
Author: Charles McCarry
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1468300288
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
A CIA agent faces off against a sadistic SS officer in this Cold War spy thriller that “will have readers on the edge of their seats” (Bookmarks Magazine). It is the late 1930s, and a young Christopher bears witness to an unspeakable atrocity committed by a remorseless SS officer. Fast forward to the height of the Cold War, and the SS man emerges out of the ruins of post-war Germany to destroy the last living witness to his crime. It’s a case of tiger chasing tiger as Christopher is pursued by the only man who can match his craft or his instincts. Praise for Christopher’s Ghosts “McCarry . . . takes the story of his recurring master spy Paul Christopher back to its wildly romantic beginning. . . . Former spook McCarry remains at the top of his game.” —Kirkus Reviews “McCarry . . . remains a compelling storyteller. . . . The book speeds toward a satisfying, inevitable conclusion.” —Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1468300288
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
A CIA agent faces off against a sadistic SS officer in this Cold War spy thriller that “will have readers on the edge of their seats” (Bookmarks Magazine). It is the late 1930s, and a young Christopher bears witness to an unspeakable atrocity committed by a remorseless SS officer. Fast forward to the height of the Cold War, and the SS man emerges out of the ruins of post-war Germany to destroy the last living witness to his crime. It’s a case of tiger chasing tiger as Christopher is pursued by the only man who can match his craft or his instincts. Praise for Christopher’s Ghosts “McCarry . . . takes the story of his recurring master spy Paul Christopher back to its wildly romantic beginning. . . . Former spook McCarry remains at the top of his game.” —Kirkus Reviews “McCarry . . . remains a compelling storyteller. . . . The book speeds toward a satisfying, inevitable conclusion.” —Publishers Weekly
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Christopher's Ghosts
Author: Charles McCarry
Publisher: Scribe Publications
ISBN: 1921372109
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Christopher's Ghosts is the most recent novel from the unrivalled master of intelligent American spy fiction. In an epic whose cinematic scope brings to life the tension and fear of Europe in the late 1930s, Charles McCarry takes the reader back in time, to the youth of CIA agent Paul Christopher in pre-war Berlin, to lay the foundations of one of the most remarkable characters in espionage fiction. Against the backdrop of a city being strangled by the growing influence of the Nazis, as his desperate family struggle to negotiate a way out of Germany, the young Christopher's first love affair falls victim to the ruthlessness of Hitler's S.S. Decades later, at the height of the Cold War, a remorseless S.S. officer emerges from the ruins of post-war Germany. His determination to destroy the last living witness to his savage crimes sets him on a collision course with Christopher and instigates a lethal game of cat-and-mouse. As he edges toward a final confrontation with a man capable of matching his tradecraft and his instincts, Christopher is forced to operate in the one theatre he had thought he had secured - his own past. Writing with an acute sensitivity to the nuances of history and culture, masterful pacing, a feeling for the craft of espionage born of experience, and a subtle yet penetrating insight into the blood-soaked spectacle of 20th-century Europe, Charles McCarry delivers a haunting parable of a man - and an entire generation - confronting the ghosts of its own brutal history.
Publisher: Scribe Publications
ISBN: 1921372109
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Christopher's Ghosts is the most recent novel from the unrivalled master of intelligent American spy fiction. In an epic whose cinematic scope brings to life the tension and fear of Europe in the late 1930s, Charles McCarry takes the reader back in time, to the youth of CIA agent Paul Christopher in pre-war Berlin, to lay the foundations of one of the most remarkable characters in espionage fiction. Against the backdrop of a city being strangled by the growing influence of the Nazis, as his desperate family struggle to negotiate a way out of Germany, the young Christopher's first love affair falls victim to the ruthlessness of Hitler's S.S. Decades later, at the height of the Cold War, a remorseless S.S. officer emerges from the ruins of post-war Germany. His determination to destroy the last living witness to his savage crimes sets him on a collision course with Christopher and instigates a lethal game of cat-and-mouse. As he edges toward a final confrontation with a man capable of matching his tradecraft and his instincts, Christopher is forced to operate in the one theatre he had thought he had secured - his own past. Writing with an acute sensitivity to the nuances of history and culture, masterful pacing, a feeling for the craft of espionage born of experience, and a subtle yet penetrating insight into the blood-soaked spectacle of 20th-century Europe, Charles McCarry delivers a haunting parable of a man - and an entire generation - confronting the ghosts of its own brutal history.
The Tears of Autumn
Author: Charles McCarry
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1590203828
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
A rogue agent crisscrosses the globe to investigate the assassination of JFK in this acclaimed spy novel by the acclaimed author of The Miernik Dossier. When President Kennedy is shot in Dallas, the nation is shocked and mystified. But American spy Paul Christopher has a different perspective. He believes he knows who arranged the assassination and why. But if his theory is correct, it would destroy the dead president’s image and endanger vital foreign policy. Christopher is therefore ordered to end his investigation. Determined to uncover the truth, Christopher resigns from the Agency and embarks on a quest that takes him from Paris to Rome, Zurich, the Congo, and Saigon. Threatened by Kennedy’s assassins and by his own government, Christopher follows the scent of his suspicion into the dark heart of a geopolitical conspiracy. The Tears of Autumn is an incisive study of power and a brilliant commentary on the force of illusion, the grip of superstition, and the overwhelming strength of blood and family in the affairs of a nation.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1590203828
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
A rogue agent crisscrosses the globe to investigate the assassination of JFK in this acclaimed spy novel by the acclaimed author of The Miernik Dossier. When President Kennedy is shot in Dallas, the nation is shocked and mystified. But American spy Paul Christopher has a different perspective. He believes he knows who arranged the assassination and why. But if his theory is correct, it would destroy the dead president’s image and endanger vital foreign policy. Christopher is therefore ordered to end his investigation. Determined to uncover the truth, Christopher resigns from the Agency and embarks on a quest that takes him from Paris to Rome, Zurich, the Congo, and Saigon. Threatened by Kennedy’s assassins and by his own government, Christopher follows the scent of his suspicion into the dark heart of a geopolitical conspiracy. The Tears of Autumn is an incisive study of power and a brilliant commentary on the force of illusion, the grip of superstition, and the overwhelming strength of blood and family in the affairs of a nation.
Haunted Mantorville
Author: Christopher S. Larsen
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625841590
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Stroll into Mantorville, and you get the sense that it is a place where you could comfortably live forever. Ghosts seem to feel the same way, and this excursion into the stories of their activity keeps pace with the feverish bustle buried in the towns heritage. From ruined breweries to opera house mummies, Christopher Larsen takes the measure of one of Minnesotas most historic and haunted places. The tale of his investigations might not rob Mantorville of its charm, but when you walk into a gift shop that was once a funeral parlor, you might be a little more susceptible to a shiver.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625841590
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Stroll into Mantorville, and you get the sense that it is a place where you could comfortably live forever. Ghosts seem to feel the same way, and this excursion into the stories of their activity keeps pace with the feverish bustle buried in the towns heritage. From ruined breweries to opera house mummies, Christopher Larsen takes the measure of one of Minnesotas most historic and haunted places. The tale of his investigations might not rob Mantorville of its charm, but when you walk into a gift shop that was once a funeral parlor, you might be a little more susceptible to a shiver.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Author: Mark Haddon
Publisher: Anchor Canada
ISBN: 0307371565
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
A bestselling modern classic—both poignant and funny—narrated by a fifteen year old autistic savant obsessed with Sherlock Holmes, this dazzling novel weaves together an old-fashioned mystery, a contemporary coming-of-age story, and a fascinating excursion into a mind incapable of processing emotions. Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, Christopher is autistic. Everyday interactions and admonishments have little meaning for him. At fifteen, Christopher’s carefully constructed world falls apart when he finds his neighbour’s dog Wellington impaled on a garden fork, and he is initially blamed for the killing. Christopher decides that he will track down the real killer, and turns to his favourite fictional character, the impeccably logical Sherlock Holmes, for inspiration. But the investigation leads him down some unexpected paths and ultimately brings him face to face with the dissolution of his parents’ marriage. As Christopher tries to deal with the crisis within his own family, the narrative draws readers into the workings of Christopher’s mind. And herein lies the key to the brilliance of Mark Haddon’s choice of narrator: The most wrenching of emotional moments are chronicled by a boy who cannot fathom emotions. The effect is dazzling, making for one of the freshest debut in years: a comedy, a tearjerker, a mystery story, a novel of exceptional literary merit that is great fun to read.
Publisher: Anchor Canada
ISBN: 0307371565
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
A bestselling modern classic—both poignant and funny—narrated by a fifteen year old autistic savant obsessed with Sherlock Holmes, this dazzling novel weaves together an old-fashioned mystery, a contemporary coming-of-age story, and a fascinating excursion into a mind incapable of processing emotions. Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, Christopher is autistic. Everyday interactions and admonishments have little meaning for him. At fifteen, Christopher’s carefully constructed world falls apart when he finds his neighbour’s dog Wellington impaled on a garden fork, and he is initially blamed for the killing. Christopher decides that he will track down the real killer, and turns to his favourite fictional character, the impeccably logical Sherlock Holmes, for inspiration. But the investigation leads him down some unexpected paths and ultimately brings him face to face with the dissolution of his parents’ marriage. As Christopher tries to deal with the crisis within his own family, the narrative draws readers into the workings of Christopher’s mind. And herein lies the key to the brilliance of Mark Haddon’s choice of narrator: The most wrenching of emotional moments are chronicled by a boy who cannot fathom emotions. The effect is dazzling, making for one of the freshest debut in years: a comedy, a tearjerker, a mystery story, a novel of exceptional literary merit that is great fun to read.
Christopher's Diary: Secrets of Foxworth
Author: V.C. Andrews
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476790604
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
"A new novel from V.C. Andrews, the legendary author of Flowers in the Attic--now a hit Lifetime TV movie!"--
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476790604
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
"A new novel from V.C. Andrews, the legendary author of Flowers in the Attic--now a hit Lifetime TV movie!"--
Christopher's Diary: Echoes of Dollanganger
Author: V.C. Andrews
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476790620
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
"Kristin Masterwood and her boyfriend, Kane Hill, up the ante by going into her attic to re-enact scenes described in Christopher Dollanganger's diary"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476790620
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
"Kristin Masterwood and her boyfriend, Kane Hill, up the ante by going into her attic to re-enact scenes described in Christopher Dollanganger's diary"--Provided by publisher.
The Ghost Hunter's Field Guide
Author: Rich Newman
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738728306
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Ghost Hunter's Field Guide features over 1,000 haunted places around the country in all fifty states that you can investigate yourself. Experience ghostly activity at battlefields, theaters, saloons, hotels, museums, resorts, parks, and other spooky sites—all of which are completely safe and accessible. From Alabama to Wyoming, you'll find out where to go to glimpse the unquiet spirits of Civil War soldiers, plantation slaves, criminals, and other entities. This alphabetized reference guide features over 100 photos and, for each location, includes the fascinating tales behind the haunting. Flip to your state to see what kind of paranormal phenomena commonly occur at each site: apparitions, shadow shapes, phantom sounds and scents, residual hauntings, psychokinetic activity, and more. Ford's Theatre The Whaley House Museum The Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast Alcatraz Island The Queen Mary The Bell Witch Cave
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738728306
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Ghost Hunter's Field Guide features over 1,000 haunted places around the country in all fifty states that you can investigate yourself. Experience ghostly activity at battlefields, theaters, saloons, hotels, museums, resorts, parks, and other spooky sites—all of which are completely safe and accessible. From Alabama to Wyoming, you'll find out where to go to glimpse the unquiet spirits of Civil War soldiers, plantation slaves, criminals, and other entities. This alphabetized reference guide features over 100 photos and, for each location, includes the fascinating tales behind the haunting. Flip to your state to see what kind of paranormal phenomena commonly occur at each site: apparitions, shadow shapes, phantom sounds and scents, residual hauntings, psychokinetic activity, and more. Ford's Theatre The Whaley House Museum The Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast Alcatraz Island The Queen Mary The Bell Witch Cave
Japanese Ghost Stories
Author: Catrien Ross
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 146290100X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
"A Best Book of 2009" --The Japan Times Japanese Ghost Stories, formerly published under the title Supernatural and Mysterious Japan, is a collection of the eerie and terrifying from around Japan. This book opens a window into the hidden aspects of the Japanese world of the paranormal, a place where trees grow human hair, rocks weep and there's even a graveyard where Jesus is reputed to have been buried. Covering ancient and modern times, Japanese Ghost Stories offers not only good, old-fashioned scary stories, but some special insights into Japanese culture and psychology. Japanese ghost stories include: In Search of the Supernatural Psychic Stirrings New Forays into the Mystic Strange but True Modern-Day Hauntings Scenes of Ghosts and Demons Edo-Era Tales
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 146290100X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
"A Best Book of 2009" --The Japan Times Japanese Ghost Stories, formerly published under the title Supernatural and Mysterious Japan, is a collection of the eerie and terrifying from around Japan. This book opens a window into the hidden aspects of the Japanese world of the paranormal, a place where trees grow human hair, rocks weep and there's even a graveyard where Jesus is reputed to have been buried. Covering ancient and modern times, Japanese Ghost Stories offers not only good, old-fashioned scary stories, but some special insights into Japanese culture and psychology. Japanese ghost stories include: In Search of the Supernatural Psychic Stirrings New Forays into the Mystic Strange but True Modern-Day Hauntings Scenes of Ghosts and Demons Edo-Era Tales