For years Colonel Verney had suspected a link between devil-worship and the subversive influence of Soviet Russia. When they found Teddy Morden's crucified body, he knew his grimmest fears were justified and that world peace was also endangered. Barney Sullivan is a secret agent who, horrified by the death of one of his colleagues whose body was rendered unrecognisable, investigates Communist activities which threaten the security of the West. Mary Morden has a past which enables her to put moral scruples aside - as she ...
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For years Colonel Verney had suspected a link between devil-worship and the subversive influence of Soviet Russia. When they found Teddy Morden's crucified body, he knew his grimmest fears were justified and that world peace was also endangered. Barney Sullivan is a secret agent who, horrified by the death of one of his colleagues whose body was rendered unrecognisable, investigates Communist activities which threaten the security of the West. Mary Morden has a past which enables her to put moral scruples aside - as she knows she must if she is to triumph over evil and bring the Devil worshipers to justice.
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Seller's Description:
None. Near Fine in Good jacket. The first edition of this black magic horror novel by Dennis Wheatley, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression. Â In the publisher's original pictorial cloth with the original clipped dust wrapper. Â This work was written by Dennis Wheatley, a British writer of thrillers and occult novels. This horror spy novel features themes of back magic and anti-communism, and follows Mary Morden and Barney Sullivan, a special agent, as they infiltrate a satanic cult. In the publisher's original cloth with the original clipped dust wrapper. Externally excellent with minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and minimal spotting to the endpapers. The wrap is sound with rubbing, slight sunning to the spine, marks, and small closed tears to the extremities with spotting to the verso. Internally, firmly bound with clean and bright pages. Near Fine.
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Good in Poor jacket. Good condition. Light wear. Binding tight, pages mildly age toned. Dust jacket in poor condition with heavy wear, scratches and tears. Pictures available upon request.
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VG in G+ jacket. VG/G+. 8vo. original black cloth gilt (rubbed & a little marked, some spotting) in dustwrapper (price-clipped, rubbed & frayed, repaired on reverse); pp. 448. A very good copy in a worn jacket.
