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A Gun for Sale

By Graham Greene
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A Gun for Sale by Graham Greene is a thrilling tale that revolves around a hired assassin named Raven, who discovers he's been paid with stolen money after carrying out a hit. As he’s pursued by authorities, he sets out to seek revenge on the man who betrayed him, leading to a tense and gripping chase. The novel explores themes of betrayal, justice, and moral ambiguity, set against the backdrop of an impending war.
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You might find this book intriguing if you enjoy atmospheric tales of espionage, betrayal, and moral ambiguity. Its gripping narrative follows a hired gun as he navigates a web of deceit and danger, offering an intense psychological exploration of crime and consequence. If you appreciate complex characters and suspenseful storytelling, this book may be a captivating read for you.

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A Gun for Sale

Raven is a ruthless assassin, a hired killer, whose cold-blooded murder of the Minister for War will have violent repercussions across Europe.

With a new introduction by Robert Macfarlane

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Raven is an ugly man dedicated to ugly deeds. His cold-blooded killing of the Minister of War is an act of violence with chilling repercussions, not just for Raven himself but for the nation as a whole.

The money he receives in payment for the murder is made up of stolen notes. When the first of these is traced, Raven is a man on the run.

As he tracks down the agent who has been double-crossing him and attempts to elude the police, he becomes both hunter and hunted: an unwitting weapon of a strange kind of social justice.

A Gun for Sale is a gripping tale of crime, betrayal, and wily justice, showcasing the complexities of morality and the intricate dance between predator and prey.

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A Gun for Sale by Graham Greene is praised for its exploration of social and economic issues, encouraging readers to view the world with a fresh perspective. Greene is celebrated as a master storyteller whose influence remains significant, and his compassion and literary prowess secure his place among the greats in world literature.

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ISBN: 9780099286141

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 152g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Graham Greene was born in 1904. He worked as a journalist and critic, and in 1940 became literary editor of the Spectator. He was later employed by the Foreign Office. As well as his many novels, Graham Greene wrote several collections of short stories, four travel books, six plays, three books of autobiography, two of biography and four books for children. He also wrote hundreds of essays, and film and book reviews. Graham Greene was a member of the Order of Merit and a Companion of Honour. He died in April 1991.

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