December Ultimatum

Great Britain: Robson Books, 1985. CI3 - A hardcover book in very good condition in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket has some wrinkling and crease on the edges and corners, price clipped on the front flap, some scattered scratches and rubbing, old price label adhered on the back flap, light tanning and shelf wear. Book has some bumped corners, wrinkling on the spine edges, light discoloration and shelf wear. Although not marked in any way, this copy comes from the personal collection of Otto Penzler, legendary editor and founder of the Mysterious Press, an award-winning icon in the genre. 8.75"x5.5", 240 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Veteran reporter Matt Franklin liked the thought of a trip to a warm climate in early December dash he could escape the northern winter comma reassess his marriage comma and get the big story that would restore his byline to the front page of the New York Times. But it wouldn't have seemed such an attractive idea if he'd known he was to be drawn back into active service for the CIA in the middle of a revolution. set in the Middle East, the United States of America and the rough snowbound terrain of England Lake District, Michael Nicholson's powerful new novel takes place over just four days. but there are four dangerous days in which the balance of world power waivers on steadily as opposing factions battle for control of Riydah and Saudi Arabia's oilwells, Whitehall wonders what to do, and an abrasive new US President strives to retain control of a notorious and beautiful terrorist…. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.