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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Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Stated First Edition, first printing with full letter line in fine / like new condition. The pages are clean and crisp with no bent corners. Boards are as new, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket is clean and undamaged. The book is in excellent condition inside and out with an unclipped DJ, and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
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.