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Man On Fire

Man On Fire

by A . J . Quinnell (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

    $11.96
Synopsis

Creasy - a rugged, burned-out mercenary...When he takes the job as a bodyguard for the young daughter of an Italian industrialist he is awakened to new life by a beguiling human touch - until the unspeakable atrocity occurs...The child is kidnapped by violent terrorists and Creasy is thrown into a ferocious world of treachery and turmoil. Filled with a single-minded rage, he fights for their lives, whatever the cost - and is transformed, as never before, into the terrifying killing machine he was trained to be. NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING DENZEL WASHINGTON

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 320
 Edition: Film tie-in edition
 Publisher: Orion
Published: 02 Sep 2004
ISBN 10: 0752863983
ISBN 13: 9780752863986
Book Overview: The classic novel of action and revenge that thrust A J Quinnell into the first rank of thriller writers MAN ON FIRE is the novel which introduces tough loner, ex-mercenary Creasy Critical acclaim for A J Quinnell: 'An exceptional thriller ... here is a writer who can make characters come alive and build tension so you cannot wait to turn the page ... a memorable novel' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Exciting, fast-paced...an ingeniously twisting suspense thriller' LOS ANGELES TIMES 'Technically and psychologically A J Quinnell climbs a few more rungs with this breathless thriller' OBSERVER 'I am completely won over by Quinnell's imaginative thriller' DAILY MAIL 'As spare, tense and dovetailed a thriller as Quinnell has yet concocted' SUNDAY TIMES 'Fast moving, technically detailed, slick and professional' TLS 'A cracker' DAILY MIRROR 'The action is furious, the characterisation a particular strong point with this author. Honed to perfection' SCOTSMAN 'Brilliant story, exceedingly well told' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Author Bio
A. J. Quinnell is the pseudonym of a writer who wishes to remain anonymous. He has written many bestselling novels, including several featuring the charismatic hero, Creasy.