Part thriller, part historical re-creation, this novel is a fictional answer to the question - what if John F. Kennedy had survived the attempt on his life in Dallas in 1963? It tells the story of Jack Cassidy, the 35th president of the United States, who manages to survive an assassination attempt, and traces his recovery and eventual return to power. The political battles he wages against Rance Gardner (Lyndon Johnson) and John J. Summers (J. Edgar Hoover) are recounted, along with the FBI's investigation of the shooting, and the widespread conspiracy that unfolds. This novel is published on the 25th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's death.
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Part thriller, part historical re-creation, this novel is a fictional answer to the question - what if John F. Kennedy had survived the attempt on his life in Dallas in 1963? It tells the story of Jack Cassidy, the 35th president of the United States, who manages to survive an assassination attempt, and traces his recovery and eventual return to power. The political battles he wages against Rance Gardner (Lyndon Johnson) and John J. Summers (J. Edgar Hoover) are recounted, along with the FBI's investigation of the shooting, and the widespread conspiracy that unfolds. This novel is published on the 25th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's death.
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Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
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Librería: Ammareal, Morangis, Francia
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Librería: BOOK COLLECTORS GALLERY, SUMMER HILL, NSW, Australia
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Librería: Book Express (NZ), Shannon, Nueva Zelanda
Hardcover. Condición: Good. 643 pages. dj worn. Text tannedPart thriller, part historical re-creation, this novel is a fictional answer to the question - what if John F. Kennedy had survived the attempt on his life i n Dallas in 1963? It tells the story of Jack Cassidy, the 35th president of the United States, who manages to survive an assassination attempt, and traces his r ecovery and eventual return to power. The political battles he wages against Ran ce Gardner (Lyndon Johnson) and John J. Summers (J. Edgar Hoover) are recounted, along with the FBI's investigation of the shooting, and the widespread conspira cy that unfolds. This novel is published on the 25th anniversary of John F. Kenn edy's death. Reviews Dealey Plaza, Dallas, November 22, 1963: President Cassid y is shotbut survives. From 1963 to 1969, Cassidy's younger brother is vice pres ident, Cassidy runs for office again, and the Cassidy influence restricts the bu ild-up of U.S. forces in Vietnam. Meanwhile, a lone FBI agent compiles a file pr oving that the assassination attempt was the result of an international conspira cy. Interweaving bureaucratic and political episodes with those that focus on th e second gunman and his compulsion to complete his assignment, Bernau shapes a s uspenseful political thriller in this first novel. However, some of the glimpses at the characters' private lives slow the action and add little to the characte rizations. The public's continuing fascination with ``Camelot'' should create de mand.V. Louise Saylor, Eastern Washington Univ. Lib., Cheney Adding to the nume rous fiction books that have explored the assassination of John F. Kennedynotabl y Don DeLillo's literary thriller, Libra Bernau's debut novel is a solid, often touching thriller with the familiar characters only thinly disguised. The theme. Nº de ref. del artículo: 1436e
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Librería: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, Sur Africa
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. The jacket is a touch rubbed, marked and edgeworn. Internally clean and tightly bound. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Nº de ref. del artículo: w474
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Librería: Border Books, Hebden Bridge, Reino Unido
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Librería: The Print Room, Cockernhoe nr Luton, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. Jacket by The Line Ilustrador. 1st Edition. First UK edition, first impression. Some edge wear to mtop and bottom of jacket and spine, corners slightly bruised, some yellowing to page block. Not price clipped (£12.95), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg++ copy. 643pp. Part thriller, part historical re creation, this novel is a fictional answer to the question what if John F. Kennedy had survived the attempt on his life in Dallas in 1963? It tells the story of Jack Cassidy, the 35th president of the United States, who manages to survive an assassination attempt, and traces his recovery and eventual return to power. The political battles he wages against Rance Gardner (Lyndon Johnson) and John J. Summers (J. Edgar Hoover) are recounted, along with the FBI's investigation of the shooting, and the widespread conspiracy that unfolds. This novel was published on the 25th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's death. George Bernau (1945-2005), was a Washington lawyer who turned his 'what if' and 'alternative history' musings into popular novels. This was his debut novel. Nº de ref. del artículo: 006887
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Librería: Manyhills Books, Traralgon, VIC, Australia
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First Edition. Hardcover. 750 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Macmillan, London, 1988. First Edition. This is the first UK edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in good dust jacket. Lightly tanned pages. Dust Jacket worn at edges, small chips and tears. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Edges browned . *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Part thriller, part historical re-creation, this novel is a fictional answer to the question - what if John F. Kennedy had survived the attempt on his life in Dallas in 1963? It tells the story of Jack Cassidy, the 35th president of the United States, who manages to survive an assassination attempt, and traces his recovery and eventual return to power. The political battles he wages against Rance Gardner (Lyndon Johnson) and John J. Summers (J. Edgar Hoover) are recounted, along with the FBI's investigation of the shooting, and the widespread conspiracy that unfolds. This novel is published on the 25th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's death. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Thrillers; ISBN: 0333486234. ISBN/EAN: 9780333486238. Inventory No: 11030225. This item is heavy and may require additional shipping costs for destinations outside Australia. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. Nº de ref. del artículo: 11030225
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