Dragon's Claw [Hardcover]

Peter O'Donnell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1985

This crime adventure begins when heroine Modesty Blaise finds Luke Fletcher, one of Britain's greatest artists, lost on a raft in the middle of the ocean. This discovery leads Modesty to an island called Dragon's Claw, where the evil Sam Solon has kidnapped the world's leading art experts, keeping them prisoner to admire his collection of stolen art treasures. Along with Willie Garvin, her loyal lieutenant, Modesty begins to unravel a complex set of murder mysteries until she is suddenly held captive herself. Modesty relies on her ingenuity and resourcefulness to escape from Solon and his two hired killers, Revered Uriah Crsip and Beauregard Browne, as well as solve the crimes and lure the evil men into an inescapable trap. With Modesty's adventurous character and a thrilling plot, this novel is an exciting addition to this acclaimed series of crime fiction. 

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Peter O'Donnell created Modesty Blaise as a strip cartoon that was syndicated in more than 42 countries. The strip led to a series of novels about Modesty and her faithful lieutenant, Willie Garvin.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 318 pages
• Publisher: Mysterious Pr; First Edition edition (November 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892961058
• ISBN-13: 978-0892961054
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Chasing the Dragon, October 23, 2000

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Mr D Trasler - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dragon's Claw: A Modesty Blaise Novel (Mass Market Paperback)

You can't keep a good girl down, and Modesty's the best. Lose her in the middle of the ocean, alone on a yacht and you can bet she'll find trouble. This time round a rescue at sea pitches Modesty into the hands of some daring Art Thieves. Who is their mysterious backer, and where is the loot being stored? Leave it to Modesty and Willie to turn the tables on the bad guys and come out (relatively) unscathed. They even have time to practise their latest hobby in the middle of a fight for survival. That takes dedication. Dragon's Claw is hard to find, harder than most Modesty titles, but go find it: you'll be glad you did.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No Modesty involved, June 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Dragon's Claw: A Modesty Blaise Novel (Mass Market Paperback)

Peter O'Donnell has done it again! I love his Modesty stories, and this book just made me want more. Willie Garvin and Modesty are the ultimate daring duo. No matter the situation, they always come through and with style and class....and of course with their customary wit and humor. Keep up the good work and Please Please write more!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, June 15, 2011

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Mary Phillips (Redding, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dragon's Claw (Modesty Blaise series) (Paperback)

I am a big fan of Modesty Blaise, and was amazed to discover that there was actually a written book that I did not have. It does not disappoint. It is as fun and exciting as any other Modesty Blaise book I have read. I will certainly keep watching Amazon to see if Peter O'Donnell turns out any others. I highly recommend not only this book, but the entire Modesty Blaise series to anyone who likes excitement flavored with humor and excellent characterizations. These are people I'd like to know! I always am sad when I finish a book, as I feel like I am leaving those friends, for awhile at least. That is one reason that I get excited when a new one comes out. It gives me a chance to renew old friendships and to laugh and gasp along with them.