Ex-Navy Seal Nolan Kilkenny finds himself on his dangerous mission yet, one which will take him from the Vatican to the arid steppes of China… Ex-Navy Seal Nolan Kilkenny is called to Rome on the pretence of examining the Vatican library. But on arrival, he discovers his real mission, one that will ultimately involve China, the Mafia, and the conclave to elect the next Pope. In agony, the ailing Pope reveals the whereabouts of the 'secret cardinal' who has been imprisoned by the Chinese for 30 years and who could become the next leader of the Catholic Church. With the assistance of the US President, American Special Forces and the CIA, Kilkenny assembles a crack team, and in doing so attempts a daring rescue mission that could determine the fate of mankind…
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Ex-Navy Seal Nolan Kilkenny finds himself on his dangerous mission yet, one which will take him from the Vatican to the arid steppes of China…
Praise for The Secret Cardinal: 'An absorbing, carefully plotted adventure beautifully executed by Tom Grace – sure to hit the bestseller lists.' Clive Cussler 'A truly believable hero…Kilkenny is a little Jack Ryan, a little Dirk Pitt.' San Francisco Examiner ‘Grace’s prose recalls Ian Fleming at his most lean.’ Publishers Weekly ‘If you like the pace of TV hit 24 and the skulduggery of Spooks, you’ll love this.’Peterborough Evening Telegraph
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• Tom Grace is a major author for AVON with a global readership. • Introducing Nolan Kilkenny - a damaged hero caught up in international conspiracies. • Aleady a bestseller in the US, Grace is the master of intrigue. • A must-read for action-adventure lovers and fans of shows such as 24 and Spooks. • Will appeal to fans of Clive Cussler, Tom Clancy, Jack Higgins and Ian Fleming. • Perfect for Fathers' Day and summer reading promotions. • The next Kilkenny adventure, Spyder Web, will be published in November 09. All bookshop, independent and library sales to Gardners Books and Bertrams.www.gardners.comwww.bertrams.com www.harpercollins.co.uk/avon Competition: Clive Cussler, Tom Clancy, Jack Higgins, Robert Ludlum, Ian Fleming, Gerald Seymour
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781847561213
Publisert
2009-05-14
Utgiver
Vendor
AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Vekt
255 gr
Høyde
178 mm
Bredde
111 mm
Dybde
29 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
480

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Tom Grace was born, raised, and still lives in Michigan. He studied architecture at the University of Michigan, where he developed his strict eye for detail. His superior knowledge of technology has found its way into his writing and has earned him tremendous acclaim as a result.

Tom Grace lives with his wife, five children and a yellow Labrador. His interests are architecture and current affairs; he also enjoys scuba diving, martial arts and running marathons.