Day of the Dead [Paperback]

John Creed (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 17, 2003

Intelligence officer Jack Valentine sets out on another dangerous mission - to rescue a friend's daughter and the woman he loves from an evil drug baron. He teams up in New York with his old ally Liam Mellows and they end up in Mexico, where the Day of the Dead is being celebrated.

Editorial Reviews

Review

An old friend asks Intelligence Officer Jack Valentine to wean away his teenage daughter from New York drug baron Riccardo Xaberra. Jack and his old ally Liam track down Xaberra to Mexico - but Xaberra has kidnapped Jack's lover and Liam's sister.An assured, shamelessly exciting page-turner.

From AudioFile

When Jack Valentine agrees to help a friend rescue his daughter from a South American drug dealer, he's quickly thrust back into the covert life. Narrator Sean Barrett is exceptional as he presents Jack, a Scotsman, along with characters of many other nationalities. As Valentine covers several countries on his quest, Creed peppers the novel with famous art, artists, and folklore surrounding the Day of the Dead. Barrett adds to the pleasure with his gorgeous or grotesque delivery, depending on the situation. In addition to the story's violence, characters reflect on aging and the end of life, adding to the dark tone of the story. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Faber & Faber; First Edition (Full Number Line), May 2003 edition (February 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0571216773
• ISBN-13: 978-0571216772
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,261,465 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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