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The Manchurian Candidate

Richard Condon author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Orion Publishing Co

Published:15th Aug '13

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Perfect for fans of HOMELAND, this is the classic novel of espionage and intrigue.

Perfect for fans of HOMELAND and HOUSE OF CARDS - a brilliantly terrifying novel of espionage and intrigue.

'Brilliant...wild and exhilarating' New Yorker

Sgt Raymond Shaw is a hero of the first order. He's an ex-prisoner of war who saved the life of his entire outfit, a winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor, the stepson of an influential senator...and the perfect assassin. Brainwashed during his time as a POW he is a 'sleeper', a living weapon to be triggered by a secret signal. He will act without question, no matter what order he is made to carry out.

To stop Shaw, his former commanding officer must uncover the truth behind a twisted conspiracy of torture, betrayal and power that will lead both to the highest levels of the government. - and to Shaw's own past...

Brilliant ... wild and exhilarating * New Yorker *
This masterpiece is even more trenchant these days than when it was first written * Catholic Herald *
Apocalyptic ... Condon is wickedly skilful * Time *
Shocking, tense ... high-grade adventure-suspense * San Francisco Chronicle *
This masterpiece is even more trenchant these days than when it was first written * CATHOLIC HERALD *

ISBN: 9781409147800

Dimensions: 154mm x 182mm x 24mm

Weight: 199g

368 pages