Haastan sinut, James Bond

by John Gardner

Other authorsKarri Kokko (Translator)
Paper Book, 1991

Status

Available

Call number

823.914

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Publication

Jyväskylä : Helsinki : Gummerus, 1991.

Description

Official, original James Bond from a writer described by Len Deighton as a 'master storyteller'. On holiday in Victoria, British Columbia, Bond becomes intrigued Lee Fu-Chu, a half-Blackfoot, half-Chinese philanthropist who is known as "Brokenclaw" because of a deformed hand. On his return to the UK Bond is tasked to investigate the kidnapping of several scientists who have been working on a new submarine detection system. It becomes clear that Brokenclaw is behind the kidnapping and worse, he has a devastating plan to cause economic meltdown through the collapse of the dollar. Bond has no choice but to enter his lair ...

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LibraryThing member johnfishlock
This was a fun read. Set out in San Francisco, Monterey, and Big Sur. Some of my favorite places!

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1990

Physical description

314 p.; 20.8 cm

ISBN

951203722X / 9789512037223
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