Private Wars: A Queen & Country Novel - Hardcover

Rucka, Greg

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0553802771 ISBN 13: 9780553802771

Publisher: Bantam Dell Pub Group, 2005

Synopsis

When the torture and murder of Dina Malikov unleashes a brutal power struggle,Tara Chase, Head of Special Operations for the British Secret Intelligence Service, heads for Uzbekistan, accompanied by an enigmatic man who may not be what he seems, to rescue Dina's pro-Western husband and son before they are murdered as well. 35,000 first printing.

About this title

Review:

"Rucka gets things right, serving up a taut and exciting tale of spycraft and ' wet work ' that will appeal to anyone who thinks James Bond is too effete for modern sensibilities. " --San Francisco Chronicle

"Forget Lara Croft and that chick in 'Alias.' If you're looking for a really tough broad, seek out British super-spy Tara Chace!"--The Oregonian

"The action bristles and Rucka's way with amoral characters continues to seduce: Chace chases, chills, and somehow charms."--Kirkus Reviews

"Tara is often likened to a female James Bond (she can drink, sleep around and kill just like a man), but she's really more interesting than the comparison would suggest. These are well-researched, intriguingly complicated, exciting spy novels in the tradition of Adam Hall and his great series hero, Quiller."--Publishers Weekly

About the Author:

Greg Rucka has worked at a variety of jobs, from theatrical fight choreographer to emergency medical technician. The author of A Gentleman’s Game, A Fistful of Rain, and five previous thrillers, he resides with his family in Portland, Oregon, where he is at work on his next crime novel.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bantam Dell Pub Group
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0553802771
• ISBN 13: 9780553802771
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 412