The Old Man by Perry (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Old Man by Perry The toppling of a Middle Eastern government suddenly makes a decades-old case a priority again for American military intelligence in this new high-wire act from bestselling author Thomas Perry FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Now an original series from FX starring Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, and Amy Brenneman: a former CIA officer, whos living off the grid, finds himself on the run from people who want to kill him--"[a] harrowing hunt-and-hide adventure" (The New York Times Book Review). To all appearances, Dan Chase is a harmless retiree in Vermont with two big mutts and a grown daughter he keeps in touch with by phone. But most sixty-year-old widowers dont have multiple drivers licenses, savings stockpiled in banks across the country, or two Beretta Nanos stashed in the spare bedroom closet. Most have not spent decades on the run. Thirty-five years ago, as a young army intelligence hotshot, Chase was sent to Libya to covertly assist a rebel army. When the plan turned sour, Chase acted according to his conscience--and triggered consequences he never could have anticipated. To this day, someone still wants him dead. And just when he thought he was finally safe, Chase is confronted with the history he spent much of his life trying to escape. Edgar Award-winning author Thomas Perry writes thrillers that move "almost faster than a speeding bullet" (Wall Street Journal). The Old Man is his latest whip-smart standalone novel, and has been adapted into a critically acclaimed television series starring Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, and Amy Brenneman. "Perry drives deep into Jack Reacher territory in this stand-alone [novel] . . . Swift, unsentimental, and deeply satisfying." --Kirkus Reviews Author Biography Thomas Perry is the bestselling author of over twenty novels, including the critically acclaimed Jane Whitefield series, Forty Thieves, The Old Man, and The Butchers Boy, which won the Edgar Award. He lives in Southern California. Review Praise for The Old Man: An Indie Next Now in Paperback pick "[A] harrowing hunt-and-hide adventure . . . Nobody writes chase scenes like Perry."--Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review "Save space already on your Thriller-of-the-Year ballot for Thomas Perrys The Old Man. Itll rivet you . . . Author Perry has won praise for his earlier thrillers--and deserves yet another helping for this tasty tale."--St. Louis Post-Dispatch "This is hardly the first time that Perry has written about a seeming Everyman with a hidden wealth of special training and ratiocinative ability, but the Old Man, who has many names on call and changes them as situations dictate, is surely one of the most appealing . . . This ones all about suspense and narrative propulsion, but the Old Man will remind Perry devotees of Chinese Gordon, the wacky hero of Metzgers Dog, Perrys Edgar-winning comic caper novel. Both men are crazy good thinkers and planners and improvisers, and its pure pleasure to watch them at work. Another delight from a writer who never disappoints."--Booklist (starred review) "Perry steers this cat-and-mouse adventure across the United States and, eventually, back to Libya, with verve, including just enough verisimilitude to keep intact the willing suspension of disbelief."--Christian Science Monitor "Swift, unsentimental, and deeply satisfying. Liam Neeson would be perfect in the title role."--Kirkus Reviews "Engrossing . . . Readers will eagerly keep turning the pages."--Publishers Weekly "There are few better ways to begin a new year than with a Thomas Perry novel . . . The Old Man is certainly one of Perrys better books, which is high praise, considering that he has yet to write a bad one . . . This is a perfect read to raise your pulse and, yes, your paranoia level."--Bookreporter "Since his Edgar Award-winning debut novel, The Butchers Boy . . . Thomas Perry has put together a rewarding string of suspense novels with as much cool competence as some of his best protagonists bring to their work . . . Perrys pacing is impeccable. The Old Man rips along with plenty of typical tradecraft details, wet work and disguises, but also takes a breather with interludes in Chicago for the old man to find romance . . . Then its back to dodging and killing with enough plot twists to keep the train rolling down the track. Perrys a real pro . . . A smart, well-paced thriller."--Shelf Awareness "Riveting . . . Dans story takes us on a tense, often chilling ride across the United States and all the way to hostile regions of Libya."--Big Thrill Review Quote Praise for The Old Man : An Indie Next Now in Paperback pick "[A] harrowing hunt-and-hide adventure . . . Nobody writes chase scenes like Perry." --Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review "Save space already on your Thriller-of-the-Year ballot for Thomas Perrys The Old Man . Itll rivet you . . . Author Perry has won praise for his earlier thrillers--and deserves yet another helping for this tasty tale." -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch "This is hardly the first time that Perry has written about a seeming Everyman with a hidden wealth of special training and ratiocinative ability, but the Old Man, who has many names on call and changes them as situations dictate, is surely one of the most appealing . . . This ones all about suspense and narrative propulsion, but the Old Man will remind Perry devotees of Chinese Gordon, the wacky hero of Metzgers Dog , Perrys Edgar-winning comic caper novel. Both men are crazy good thinkers and planners and improvisers, and its pure pleasure to watch them at work. Another delight from a writer who never disappoints." -- Booklist (starred review) "Perry steers this cat-and-mouse adventure across the United States and, eventually, back to Libya, with verve, including just enough verisimilitude to keep intact the willing suspension of disbelief." -- Christian Science Monitor "Swift, unsentimental, and deeply satisfying. Liam Neeson would be perfect in the title role." -- Kirkus Reviews "Engrossing . . . Readers will eagerly keep turning the pages." -- Publishers Weekly "There are few better ways to begin a new year than with a Thomas Perry novel . . . The Old Man is certainly one of Perrys better books, which is high praise, considering that he has yet to write a bad one . . . This is a perfect read to raise your pulse and, yes, your paranoia level." -- Bookreporter "Since his Edgar Award-winning debut novel, The Butchers Boy . . . Thomas Perry has put together a rewarding string of suspense novels with as much cool competence as some of his best protagonists bring to their work . . . Perrys pacing is impeccable. The Old Man rips along with plenty of typical tradecraft details, wet work and disguises, but also takes a breather with interludes in Chicago for the old man to find romance . . . Then its back to dodging and killing with enough plot twists to keep the train rolling down the track. Perrys a real pro . . . A smart, well-paced thriller." -- Shelf Awareness "Riveting . . . Dans story takes us on a tense, often chilling ride across the United States and all the way to hostile regions of Libya." -- Big Thrill Description for Sales People Perry is one of Americas premier thriller writers and the Mysterious Presss bestselling author. With the hardcover of The Old Man weve seen a significant jump up in sales, especially in ebook--already 5,000 more digital copies have been sold than in the life of the previous book, Forty Thieves . It was also an Indie Next pick for January 2017. The Old Man , about a former military intelligence agent on the run for decades from a job gone wrong in Libya, takes on a more international canvas and bigger plot than Perrys previous novels. Perrys 2016 novel, Forty Thieves , was a finalist for the Strand Critics Award for Best Novel and was named one of Booklist s Top 10 Crime Novels of the Year. A String of Beads was a national bestseller. In a New York Times Book Review "By the Book" interview, Stephen King named Perry among a list of "unheralded writers" we should be reading. Perry co-wrote two books in a #1 New York Times bestselling series with Clive Cussler. Poison Flower was named one of the 101 Best Crime Novels of the Past Decade by Booklist ; Vanishing Act was named one of the 100 best mysteries of the twentieth century by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association; and Metzgers Dog was voted one of the best 100 thrillers ever by NPR listeners. We have a significant investment in Perry, with five previous titles in print, another under contract, and a guaranteed marketing spend/travel budget for each book. We also publish his new novel, The Bomb Maker , in hardcover in January 2018 and will continue to promote the backlist through BookBub and other promotions Perry is a Goodreads author with over 48,000 ratings and 5,000 reviews. Details ISBN0802127533 Short Title OLD MAN Pages 352 Language English ISBN-10 0802127533 ISBN-13 9780802127532 Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-01-02 Imprint Black Cat Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2018-01-02 NZ Release Date 2018-01-02 US Release Date 2018-01-02 UK Release Date 2018-01-02 Author Perry Publisher Black Cat Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:124994522;

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