The Blade Itself

Sakey, Marcus

ISBN 10: 0312360312 / ISBN 13: 9780312360313

Published by Minotaur Books, St. Martin's, U.S.A., 2007

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Blade Itself

Publisher: Minotaur Books, St. Martin's, U.S.A.

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Dust Jacket Condition: New

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

Leaving his past as a professional thief behind after his best friend and partner Evan is sent to prison after shooting a man during a robbery, Danny Carter feels safe in his new life, until Evan returns, out on early parole and determined to draw Danny back into a criminal career. 75,000 first printing.

Review:

"The first page-turner of 2007...this is how immortality gets started."--"CBS Sunday Morning" "Few of us remember the debuts of some of today's best genre writers, such as Elmore Leonard and Stephen King with the publication of Marcus Sakey's first novel, we have the chance to."  --"The" "Washington"" Post"  "Truly excellent--like vintage Elmore Leonard crossed with classic Dennis Lehane.  Buy it today and read it tonight." --Lee Child, bestselling author of "Bad Luck and Trouble"  "A white-knuckle story with a cool, commanding style." --"The New York Times Book Review"   "Stunning Sakey gets everything right. "The Blade Itself" moves at such lightning speed that its only flaw may be leaving us wanting more." --"Florida"" Sun-Sentinel""Sakey's brilliant debut is a must read. From the thrilling opening to the riveting ending, the tension ratchets up to almost unbearable levels." --"Publishers Weekly" (starred re