Cool, urbane Paul Christopher is the perfect American agent, currently working in deep cover in the twilight world of international intrigue. But now even he cannot tell good from bad in a maze of double- and triple-cross. As a group of international agents embark on a trip in a Cadillac from Switzerland to the Sudan, Christopher knows that he has to find which one is about to unleash bloody terrorism - and God help everyone if he makes a mistake. Originally published in 1973, this compelling and distinctive thriller was ...
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Cool, urbane Paul Christopher is the perfect American agent, currently working in deep cover in the twilight world of international intrigue. But now even he cannot tell good from bad in a maze of double- and triple-cross. As a group of international agents embark on a trip in a Cadillac from Switzerland to the Sudan, Christopher knows that he has to find which one is about to unleash bloody terrorism - and God help everyone if he makes a mistake. Originally published in 1973, this compelling and distinctive thriller was the debut of the widely celebrated Charles McCarry and is the first book to introduce readers to Paul Christopher. Finally back in paperback, 'The Miernik Dossier' will introduce a new generation of readers to the work of one of the great spy novelists.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First (UK) printing. Slight spine slant otherwise very good in a very good dustjacket. Not priceclipped and no markings.
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This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. First printing of the author's acclaimed first novel. Near fine (lightly bumped corners) in a near fine dustjacket with just a trace of edgewear. Not priceclipped and no markings. Retains most (11") of the jacket band with all of the Eric Ambler quote: "This is the most intelligent and enthralling piece of work I have read in a long time". Heady stuff for a young author, but his body of work has been favorably compared to Ambler's.
An amazing story written in the style of the 60's. If you enjoy Le Carre,Drury, Furst, you will consider this book a treasure. Intricate plot and very well-written.
Ruysbroek
Aug 1, 2010
complex thriller
A most complex, riveting thriller. Expertly woven tale that will keep you wondering what is next. You will be unable to stop reading.
McCarry is incredible.
MrKMD
Jun 26, 2007
What spycraft is all about
Charles McCarry was an agent himself, as many may know, but that doesn't make a person a good writer. Luckily for us, Mr. McCarry wrote a fine novel. He put his knowledge to good use, creating a believable situation full of living, breathing characters. The story is the tragedy of Tadeus Miernik as told by others. The form Mr. McCarry chose is that of a dossier of reports from various Western Intelligence organizations and is presented in chronological order. It starts with Miernik's efforts to get himself positioned as the Soviet laison officer attached to a Marxist revolutionary force in Sudan sometime around 1960 and concludes a few months later with his brutal death by these same forces. The reports were writen by outsiders with little or no knowledge of Miernik, by some who were his enemies and by a few who were both his friends and enemies. It makes for fascinating reading. The interaction of the agents is marvelous. In what should be dead, dry reports the people all come alive. We see Miernik's operation gestate, unfold and then come apart as he rushes to his doom. The wonderful thing is that Mr. McCarry doesn't telegraph anything. Right up to the end Miernik could have succeeded. This is quality writing indeed. I believe that the form chosen, a dossier of reports, was unique to espionage fiction when this book was written. The form of the novel ceates the suspence as we are given just one piece of the puzzle at a time. The suspence builds as we find out more information and become more and more familiar with te characters. I highly reccommend this book.
