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Spook Country
Series: Blue Ant
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What happens when old spies come out to play one last game? In New York, a young Cuban called Tito is passing iPods to a mysterious old man. Such activities do not go unnoticed, however, in these early days of the War on Terror and across the city an ex-military man named Brown is tracking Tito's movements.
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Superb, brilliant. A compulsive and deeply intelligent literary thriller - New Statesman
What happens when old spies come out to play one last game?
In New York, a young Cuban called Tito is passing iPods to a mysterious old man. Such activities do not go unnoticed, however, in these early days of the War on Terror, and across the city an ex-military man named Brown is tracking Tito's movements.
Meanwhile in LA, journalist Hollis Henry is on the trail of Bobby Chombo, who appears to know too much about military systems for his own good. With Bobby missing and the trail cold, Hollis digs deeper and is drawn into the final moves of a chilling game played out by men with old scores to settle...
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Spook Country
Superb, brilliant. A compulsive and deeply intelligent literary thriller - New Statesman What happens when old spies come out to play one last game? In New York, a young Cuban called Tito is passing iPods to a mysterious old man. Such activities do not go unnoticed, however, in these early days of the War on Terror, and across the city...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Pattern Recognition
โOne of the first authentic and vital novels of the 21st century.โโThe Washington Post Book World The accolades and acclaim are endless for William Gibson's coast-to-coast bestseller. Set in the post-9/11 present, Pattern Recognition is the story of one woman's never-ending search for the now... Cayce Pollard is a new kind of prophetโa world-renowned โcoolhunterโ who predicts the hottest trends....Paperback$4900Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
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Spook Country by William Gibson is generally praised for its intricate plot and vivid prose. Reviewers often commend the author for his ability to seamlessly intertwine themes of technology and mystery. Some readers note the book's rich atmosphere and complex characters but mention that its dense narrative may require careful reading to fully appreciate.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780241953549
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 July 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 269g
Pages: 384
About the Author
William Gibson's first novel Neuromancer sold more than six million copies worldwide. Count Zero and Mona Lisa Overdrive completed his first trilogy. He has since written six further novels, moving gradually away from science fiction and futuristic work, instead writing about the strange contemporary world we inhabit. His most recent novels include Pattern Recognition, Spook Country and Zero History. His non-fiction collection, Distrust That Particular Flavor, compiles assorted writings and journalism from across his career. His most recent novel is The Peripheral.
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