In his 11th outing set against the backdrop of sinister Cold War intrigue, newly minted CIA agent Blackford Oakes crosses paths--and swords--with Kim Philby, perhaps the highest-ranking in the parade of defectors to the Soviet Union. "[A] compelling and literate [series]."--The New York Times Book Review
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In his 11th outing set against the backdrop of sinister Cold War intrigue, newly minted CIA agent Blackford Oakes crosses paths--and swords--with Kim Philby, perhaps the highest-ranking in the parade of defectors to the Soviet Union. "[A] compelling and literate [series]."--The New York Times Book Review
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0151010854. Signed by author on title page. First edition, first printing. Hard cover published by Harcourt in 2005. Bottom corners have slight rubbing. Verso of rear endpaper has a note from prior owner about how the book was signed. Book is in very good condition. Dust jacket is in a protective mylar cover and is in very good condition. Large 8vo, 353 pages, 1.4 lb.; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 353 pages; Signed by Author.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. Signed by Author(s) Excellent Copy-Signed-For Bill Howe-By The Author On The Front Free End Page. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, No Real Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks, And Enjoy.
i have now read all of the blackford oaks novels. they are great!
ghmus7
Dec 1, 2007
Classic Buckley
In the 11th installment of the "Blackie" series, Buckley yet again provides a compelling story, rich in the history of the cold war, with suspense and narrative interest.
Of interest in this book, is the portrait of Kim Philby, the English-spy-turned-Russian-Communist. Philby came from the Cambridge group of promising young men who 'bought' wholesale the Communist philosophy and were recruited intot the KGB. Philby became one of the most 'successful' spies and was probably responsibly for the death of at least ten agents from England. Buckley's portrait of Philby seems quite accurate in it's chilling and cold but brilliant evil. A startling ending brings this great book to a close. Highly recommended.
