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Eclipse by Richard North Patterson (2009, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHolt & Company, Henry
ISBN-100805087729
ISBN-139780805087727
eBay Product ID (ePID)66181716
Product Key Features
Book TitleEclipse
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicThrillers / Legal, Legal, Thrillers / Suspense, Political
Publication Year2009
GenreFiction
AuthorRichard North Patterson
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight22.6 Oz
Item Length6.1 in
Item Width9.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2008-017386
Reviews"Passionate…exciting [and] eye-opening, page by page."-WashingtonPost"Compelling and credible…guaranteed to rouse you to thought."-RichmondTimes-Dispatch"This stellar legal thriller both informs and entertains… Patterson has exerted all his considerable skill in creating a nightmare atmosphere that will cling to readers long after the last page is turned."-Publishers Weekly(starred review)"A satisfying fable that pits a hero who deeply believes in the rule of law against a violent, lawless regime that holds all the cards."-Kirkus Reviews"Nearly flawless-by the time you realize how well Patterson is writing, you are already caught up in this novel."-San FranciscoChronicle"Suspenseful-pervasive danger as real as the actual reality."-New YorkDaily News"A terrific legal thriller populated by rich, well drawn characters [Patterson] magnificently brings to life. Not to be missed."-ProvidenceSunday Journal"Fascinating."-Booklist"[A] compelling legal thriller, reminiscent ofExile. Patterson once again brings a timely, controversial subject-America's dependence on foreign oil-to the forefront in this…engrossing read." -Library Journal, "Passionate…exciting [and] eye-opening, page by page ." - Washington Post "Compelling and credible…guaranteed to rouse you to thought."- Richmond Times-Dispatch "This stellar legal thriller both informs and entertains… Patterson has exerted all his considerable skill in creating a nightmare atmosphere that will cling to readers long after the last page is turned."- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A satisfying fable that pits a hero who deeply believes in the rule of law against a violent, lawless regime that holds all the cards."- Kirkus Reviews "Nearly flawless-by the time you realize how well Patterson is writing, you are already caught up in this novel."- San Francisco Chronicle "Suspenseful-pervasive danger as real as the actual reality."- New York Daily News "A terrific legal thriller populated by rich, well drawn characters [Patterson] magnificently brings to life. Not to be missed."- Providence Sunday Journal "Fascinating."- Booklist "[A] compelling legal thriller, reminiscent of Exile . Patterson once again brings a timely, controversial subject-America's dependence on foreign oil-to the forefront in this…engrossing read." - Library Journal, "This stellar legal thriller both informs and entertains… Patterson has exerted all his considerable skill in creating a nightmare atmosphere that will cling to readers long after the last page is turned."-Publishers Weekly(starred review)"A satisfying fable that pits a hero who deeply believes in the rule of law against a violent, lawless regime that holds all the cards."-Kirkus Reviews
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal813/.54
SynopsisThe spellbinding story of an American lawyer who takes on a nearly impossible case-the defense of an African freedom fighter against his corrupt government's charge of murderDamon Pierce's life has just reached a defining moment: a gifted California lawyer, he's being divorced by his wife and his work often seems soulless. Then he receives a frantic e-mail from Marissa Brand Okari-a woman he loved years ago-and decides to risk everything to respond to her plea for help.Marissa's husband, Bobby Okari, is the charismatic leader of a freedom movement in the volatile west African nation of Luandia, which is being torn apart by the world's craving for its vast supply of oil. Bobby's outspoken opposition to the exploitation of his homeland by PetroGlobal-a giant American oil company with close ties to Luandia's brutal government-has enraged General Savior Karama, the country's autocratic ruler. After Bobby leads a protest rally during a full eclipse of the sun, everyone in his home village is massacred by government troops. And now Bobby has been arrested and charged with the murder of three PetroGlobal workers. Still drawn to Marissa, Pierce agrees to defend Bobby, hoping to save both Bobby and Marissa from almost certain death. But the lethal politics of Luandia may cost Pierce his life instead.Culminating in a dramatic show trial and a desperate race against time,Eclipsecombines a thrilling narrative with a vivid look at the human cost of the global lust for oil. Here is Richard North Patterson at his compelling best, confirming his place as our most provocative author of popular fiction., The spellbinding story of an American lawyer who takes on a nearly impossible case--the defense of an African freedom fighter against his corrupt government's charge of murder Damon Pierce's life has just reached a defining moment: a gifted California lawyer, he's being divorced by his wife and his work often seems soulless. Then he receives a frantic e-mail from Marissa Brand Okari--a woman he loved years ago--and decides to risk everything to respond to her plea for help. Marissa's husband, Bobby Okari, is the charismatic leader of a freedom movement in the volatile west African nation of Luandia, which is being torn apart by the world's craving for its vast supply of oil. Bobby's outspoken opposition to the exploitation of his homeland by PetroGlobal--a giant American oil company with close ties to Luandia's brutal government--has enraged General Savior Karama, the country's autocratic ruler. After Bobby leads a protestrally during a full eclipse of the sun, everyone in his home village is massacred by government troops. And now Bobby has been arrested and charged with the murder of three PetroGlobal workers. Still drawn to Marissa, Pierce agrees to defend Bobby, hoping to save both Bobby and Marissa from almost certain death. But the lethal politics of Luandia may cost Pierce his life instead. Culminating in a dramatic show trial and a desperate race against time, Eclipse combines a thrilling narrative with a vivid look at the human cost of the global lust for oil. Here is Richard North Patterson at his compelling best, confirming his place as our most provocative author of popular fiction.
LC Classification NumberPS3566.A8242E25 2009
