Items related to Power Play
Synopsis
Five Terrorists. Thirteen hostages. One reluctant hero. Joseph Finder's brilliant POWER PLAY 'moves like a bullet out of a gun' Lee Child
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
For many readers, Joseph Finder’s Paranoia was a breakthrough book. At a stroke (and after several earlier books), Finder became a must-read thriller author, even though he did not subsequently make the commercial breakthrough that many a lesser talent has – with lesser books. Power Play shows that (as Finder aficionados know) the author has not been idle – each new book by him shows a refining of his style and skill. And if this latest novel does not quite match the exhilaration afforded by Paranoia, it’s still a pretty persuasive piece of work – with ironclad plotting.
The theme here is corporate kidnapping. Finder’s protagonist, Landry, a talented aircraft engineer, finds himself invited to a corporate conference with his bosses. He’s ill-at-ease, condescended to by his high-flying colleagues – and even more discomforted when he finds an ex-lover – now a corporate high-flyer herself with the company -- is behind the invitation. But then an audacious, violent kidnapping of the entire group takes place. The body count rises, and Landry begins to look like everyone’s best hope for survival, while his more high-profile colleagues demonstrate less finely-honed survival instincts.
To say that the tension is orchestrated here with a master’s touch understates the case. Cliché it may be – but it has to be said: you won't be able to put this one down. It’s beginning to look like just a matter of time before Joseph Finder assumes his justified place in the upper echelons of thriller practitioners. --Barry Forshaw
Review
"A superb story that dazzles with its heart-pounding suspense." --The Boston Globe on Killer Instinct
"Wickedly fun!" --Entertainment Weekly on Killer Instinct
"A first-rate thrill ride, punctuated with the kind of character development most authors shun...." --The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Killer Instinct
"A masterful blend of contemporary thriller and a character driven plot..." --Houston Chronicle on Killer Instinct
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherSt. Martin's Griffin
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1250094356
- ISBN 13 9781250094353
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages416
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Power Play: A Novel
Seller: Off The Shelf, Antonia, MO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # 4WILKM00K6B8
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Power Play : A Novel
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 39786074-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Power Play: A Novel
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_412849399
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Power Play
Seller: Hawking Books, Edgewood, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good Condition. Five star seller - Buy with confidence!. Seller Inventory # X1250094356X2
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Power Play (Paperback or Softback)
Published by
St. Martins Press-3pl 3/1/2008, 2008
ISBN 10: 1250094356
ISBN 13: 9781250094353
New
Paperback or Softback
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Power Play 0.99. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9781250094353
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
POWER PLAY
Seller: Lakeside Books, Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!. Seller Inventory # OTF-S-9781250094353
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Power Play: A Novel
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 0.7. Seller Inventory # 353-1250094356-gdd
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Power Play: A Novel
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Fair. Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within 0.7. Seller Inventory # bk1250094356xvz189zvxacp
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Power Play
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 24767176-n
Quantity: 5 available
Seller Image
Power Play
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 24767176
Quantity: 5 available