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Vector (Association Copy)
by Cook, Robin
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0399144714
- ISBN 13
- 9780399144714
- Seller
-
Manasquan, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1999. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo., 404pp. Beautiful First Edition, First Printing with full number sequence. Square tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Perhaps a hint at the spine ends but quite minor. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket , ($24.95), is fresh and bright no creases, chipping or tears. Signed by Cook on the half-title page. Also, laid in is a TLS, signed by then US Senator Orrin Hatch, (R-Utah), on his letter head, presenting the book to House member, David Dreier. (R- California). Though nothing in this copy references their relationship, Hatch and Cook likely knew each other well with Hatch writing at least one review blurbs for Cook's books. Also, as Hatch was a one-time member of the Subcommittee on Health Care, and Cook has testified before Congress on several occasions, their paths almost certainly crossed frequently. A gorgeous collectable copy.
Synopsis
New York City cab driver Yuri Davydov is a disgruntled Russian emigre poised to lash out at the adoptive nation he believes has denied him the American Dream. A former technician in the Soviet biological weapons system, Biopreparat, Yuri possesses the knowledge to wreak havoc in his new home. But before he executes his planned piece de resistance of vengeance, he experiments first on his suspicious live-in girlfriend, then on a few poor-tipping fares.... Dr. Jack Stapleton and Dr. Laurie Montgomery (both last seen in Chromosome 6) begin to witness some unusual cases in their capacity as forensic pathologists in the city's medical examiner's office: a young, healthy black woman dies of respiratory failure, a Greek immigrant succumbs to a sudden, overwhelming pneumonia. At the same time, the pair are pressured from above to focus on a high-profile string of suspicious deaths of prisoners in police custody. When an unexpected breakthrough persuades Jack that these seemingly unrelated deaths are really connected murders, his colleagues and superiors are skeptical. Only Laurie is somewhat convinced. But the question soon becomes whether the pair will solve the puzzle before Yuri unleashes into the streets of New York the ultimate terror: a modern bioweapon. With signature skill, Robin Cook has crafted a page-turning thriller rooted in up-to-the-minute biotechnology. Vector is all-too-plausible fiction at its terrifying best.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brenner's Collectable Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007612
- Title
- Vector (Association Copy)
- Author
- Cook, Robin
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0399144714
- ISBN 13
- 9780399144714
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1999
- Bookseller catalogs
- Signed/Inscribed; Mystery/Suspense/Crime Drama;
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About the Seller
Brenner's Collectable Books
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Manasquan, New Jersey
About Brenner's Collectable Books
35 Plus years buying and selling collectable books. Member ABAA, ILAB, IOBA.
An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if photos are unclear or provide additional photos if needed.
All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.
An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if photos are unclear or provide additional photos if needed.
All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.
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