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1981 Second Printing – Bennet #3: People in Glass Houses, by Elliott Lewis
People in Glass Houses by Elliott Lewis, a vintage paperback published by Pinnacle Books in 1981. This second printing edition is in almost new condition, with only a crease along the spine on the front cover. The book is tightly bound and has never been fully opened, indicating that it has never been read.
The plot of the book revolves around the lives of the characters in a glass house, exploring themes of transparency, vulnerability, and the consequences of hidden secrets.
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Robert Ludlum’s first editions The Bourne Objective, The Ambler Warning, The Bourne Supremacy
This set of three first edition books by Robert Ludlum includes The Bourne Objective, The Ambler Warning, and The Bourne Supremacy.
The Bourne Objective is a new Jason Bourne novel written by Eric Van Lustbader and published in 2010. The book features a blue hardcover with gilt stamped lettering on the spine and a dust jacket. It is in very fine condition and is a first edition, first printing.
The Ambler Warning, published in 2005, is also a first edition, first printing. It features a dark cloth hardcover with gilt stamped lettering on the spine and a dust jacket. The book is in very fine condition.
The Bourne Supremacy, published in 1986, is a first Random House edition with a number line starting with 2. It features a dark cloth hardcover with “Robert Ludlum” impressed on the cover and gilt stamped lettering on the spine. The dust jacket has a chip/rip toward the bottom of the spine, but the book is still in fine to good condition.
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1964: You Only Live Twice, by Ian Fleming – James Bond Novel
You Only Live Twice by Ian Fleming is a classic James Bond novel that was published in 1964. This book club edition is a hardcover volume with lettering on the spine. The book has three stamps belonging to the Birmingham Area Seniors Coordinating Council in Michigan, and what appears to be three tiny bullet holes going through the front cover. Despite the bullet holes and stamps, the book is in fine condition with no other marks and tightly bound. The dust jacket is present but has moderate signs of wear.
The story follows James Bond as he travels to Japan to investigate the disappearance of a spacecraft and uncovers a sinister plot by the criminal organization SPECTRE.
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2008 First Edition Robert Ludlum’s ™ The Bourne Sanction: a new Jason Bourne novel by Eric van Lustbader
Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Sanction, a new Jason Bourne novel by Eric van Lustbader, is a thrilling addition to the Bourne series. The story follows Bourne as he is once again pulled back into the dangerous world of espionage and international intrigue. This time, Bourne is tasked with stopping a group of terrorists who are planning a devastating attack on the United States. As he navigates through a web of lies and deceit, Bourne must also confront his own past and the secrets that have been kept from him.
Van Lustbader’s writing style is fast-paced and action-packed, making The Bourne Sanction a page-turner from start to finish. Fans of the Bourne series will appreciate the return of their favorite character and the new challenges he faces in this latest installment.
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1941: Ashenden or the British Agent, by W. Somerset Maugham
Ashenden or the British Agent is a classic novel written by W. Somerset Maugham. It follows the story of Ashenden, a British agent during World War I, as he goes on various missions to gather intelligence and thwart enemy plans. The novel is based on Maugham’s own experiences as a British agent during the war, giving it a sense of authenticity and realism.
The novel is divided into several short stories, each one detailing a different mission that Ashenden undertakes. Through these stories, Maugham explores the themes of espionage, betrayal, and loyalty. The novel is a gripping and suspenseful read, with well-developed characters and intricate plot twists. It is a must-read for fans of spy novels and historical fiction.
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1981 Set of 2: The Scarlatti Inheritance by Robert Ludlum and Shall We Tell The President? by Jeffrey Archer
This collectible set of two books includes The Scarlatti Inheritance by Robert Ludlum and Shall We Tell The President? by Jeffrey Archer, both published by Heron Books in 1981. The Scarlatti Inheritance is a thriller novel that follows a man named Michael Havelock as he tries to uncover the truth about his father’s death and a mysterious organization called Inver Brass. Meanwhile, Shall We Tell The President? is a political thriller that imagines what would happen if a woman were elected as the first female President of the United States, and then faced an assassination plot.
Both books are hardcover volumes bound in red leatherette, with gilt ornamentation on the cover and spine. While the gilt is intact on the Archer volume, it is partially worn off on the Ludlum volume. Despite this, neither book has been read or fully opened and both are in near mint condition. This set is a wonderful vintage collectible for fans of Ludlum and Archer or collectors of classic thriller novels.