Stranger Things: Darkness on the Edge of Town: An Official Stranger Things Novel
Language: English
Published by Random House USA Inc, 2019
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.World of Books (was SecondSale)
AbeBooks seller since December 20, 2007
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 3.41
Quantity: 3 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
El jefe Jim Hopper revela a Once unos ansiados secretos sobre su pasado como inspector de polic a en Nueva York, arrojando luz sobre su vida antes de los acontecimientos de la serie de televisi n Stranger Things. La segunda precuela de la serie de Netflix m s exitosa de todos los tiempos. Hawkins, Navidad de 1984. Lo nico que anhela el jefe Jim Hopper es disfrutar de una primera Nochebuena tranquila junto a Once, pero su hija adoptiva tiene otros planes. Acaba de rescatar del s tano una caja de cart n con las palabras «Nueva York y es entonces cuando empiezan las preguntas complicadas. Por qu se march Hopper de Hawkins hace ya tantos a os? Qu significa «Vietnam ? Y por qu nunca hab a hablado de Nueva York? Aunque Hopper preferir a enfrentarse a una horda de Demogorgones que hablar de su pasado, sabe que no puede seguir escondiendo la verdad. Y as comienza la historia del incidente de Nueva York, el ltimo gran caso antes de que todo cambiara. Nueva York, verano de 1977. Hopper inicia una nueva vida a su regreso de Vietnam. Su hija peque a, su cari osa esposa y un nuevo empleo como inspector de la polic a de Nueva York le facilitan la incorporaci n a la vida de civil. Pero cuando los agentes federales le arrebatan el caso sin resolver de una serie de brutales asesinatos, Hopper decide actuar por su cuenta y arriesgarlo todo para desvelar la verdad. Tardar poco en infiltrarse en las bandas callejeras m s infames de Nueva York. Pero cuando est a punto de resolver el caso, un apag n se apodera de la ciudad y precipita a Hopper en la oscuridad m s profunda a la que se haya enfrentado jam s. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Chief Jim Hopper reveals long-awaited secrets to Eleven about his old life as a police detective in New York City, confronting his past before the events of the hit show Stranger Things. Christmas, Hawkins, 1984. All Chief Jim Hopper wants is to enjoy a quiet first Christmas with Eleven, but his adopted daughter has other plans. Over Hopper's protests, she pulls a cardboard box marked New York out of the basement--and the tough questions begin. Why did Hopper leave Hawkins all those years ago? What does Vietnam mean? And why has he never talked about New York? Although he'd rather face a horde of demogorgons than talk about his own past, Hopper knows that he can't deny the truth any longer. And so begins the story of the incident in New York--the last big case before everything changed. . . .Summer, New York City, 1977. Hopper is starting over after returning home from Vietnam. A young daughter, a caring wife, and a new beat as an NYPD detective make it easy to slip back into life as a civilian. But after shadowy federal agents suddenly show up and seize the files about a series of brutal, unsolved murders, Hopper takes matters into his own hands, risking everything to discover the truth. Soon Hopper is undercover among New York's notorious street gangs. But just as he's about to crack the case, a blackout rolls across the boroughs, plunging Hopper into a darkness deeper than any he's faced before. …
Seller Inventory # 00108961396
- Title
- Stranger Things: Darkness on the Edge of Town: An Official Stranger Things Novel
- Author
- Adam Christopher
- Publisher
- Random House USA Inc
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1984819062
- ISBN 13
- 9781984819062
- Series
- Book 2 of 4: Stranger Things (Official Novels)
 
Christmas, Hawkins, 1984. All Chief Jim Hopper wants is to enjoy a quiet first Christmas with Eleven, but his adopted daughter has other plans. Over Hopper&;s protests, she pulls a cardboard box marked &;New York&; out of the basement&;and the tough questions begin. Why did Hopper leave Hawkins all those years ago? What does &;Vietnam&; mean? And why has he never talked about New York?
Although he&;d rather face a horde of demogorgons than talk about his own past, Hopper knows that he can&;t deny the truth any longer. And so begins the story of the incident in New York&;the last big case before everything changed. . . .
Summer, New York City, 1977 . Hopper is starting over after returning home from Vietnam. A young daughter, a caring wife, and a new beat as an NYPD detective make it easy to slip back into life as a civilian. But after shadowy federal agents suddenly show up and seize the files about a series of brutal, unsolved murders, Hopper takes matters into his own hands, risking everything to discover the truth.
Soon Hopper is undercover among New York&;s notorious street gangs. But just as he&;s about to crack the case, a blackout rolls across the boroughs, plunging Hopper into a darkness deeper than any he&;s faced before.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
World of Books (was SecondSale)
Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since December 20, 2007
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 4 to 12 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 0.00 | £ 8.20 |
Payment methods
Store description
Founded in 2002, World of Books is a leading online destination for buying and selling both preloved and new books, committed to making sustainable reading accessible to all. With a mission to help people read more and waste less, World of Books offers a huge range of affordable, high-quality books — giving both new and preloved titles a second life. The company also operates World of Books – Sell Your Books, an easy-to-use platform that allows customers to trade in unwanted books for cash, helping to keep books in circulation while promoting sustainability. As a Certified B Corp, World of Books is driven by a vision to become the world’s largest and most sustainable dedicated online bookstore. The company measures its success through the positive environmental impact it creates, the value it provides to customers, and its ability to operate profitably while supporting its sustainable mission …
Seller's business information
SBYB, Inc.
900 Knell Rd
Montgomery, IL U.S.A. 60538
Terms of sale
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, Illinois, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.