Books by Jean Van Hamme

Portrait of Jean Van Hamme

Jean Van Hamme is a celebrated Belgian author and scriptwriter, renowned for crafting sophisticated graphic novels and gripping thrillers. His storytelling blends sharp intrigue with layered character development, earning him a loyal readership across Europe and beyond. Van Hamme's works often explore power, identity, and moral ambiguity, rendered with cinematic precision and emotional depth.

From the corporate conspiracies of *Largo Winch* to the shadowy espionage of *XIII*, his creations have become modern classics of the bande dessinée tradition. His prose and scripts alike display a mastery of pacing and atmosphere, making each narrative both accessible and richly detailed. Van Hamme's influence continues to shape contemporary European storytelling, bridging the worlds of literature, comics, and screen adaptation.

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  • XIII 12 - The Trial

    Cinebook Ltd XIII 12 - The Trial

    Book SynopsisCalled back to the USA by the frantic government, McLane and Jones discover that General Carrington has kidnapped Wally Sheridan, President of the United States! Holed up in a secret base he's turned into a fortress, Carrington intends to put Sheridan on trial on live TV and expose him as the Number I of the conspiracy. To do that, he's going to need XIII's help in bringing in his main witness: the Mongoose!

    £7.46

  • XIII 13 - Top Secret

    Cinebook Ltd XIII 13 - Top Secret

    Book SynopsisThe Mongoose is dead. So is Number I. But, since he was the President of the United States, XIII's friends are all on the run again. McLane, though, has been arrested, and he's being judged in secret by the heads of the American intelligence community. Sentenced to life in a secret prison, he has no illusions that he'll ever reach it. The ruthlessness of the NSA Director proves him right - but he's not the only one who wants XIII dead.

    £7.46

  • XIII 9 - For Maria

    Cinebook Ltd XIII 9 - For Maria

    Book SynopsisJason McLane is on holidays with Jones at some friends' in Central America, when a peculiar priest offers him startling news: He may very well be a married man! And because nothing is ever simple in XIII's life, his apparent wife is none other than the leader of the democratic guerrillas in neighbouring Costa Verde, Maria De Los Santos-currently awaiting execution in a maximum security fortress. Time for the amnesiac to put his skills to good use again- for Maria.

    £7.46

  • Thorgal 2 - Three Elders of Aran

    Cinebook Ltd Thorgal 2 - Three Elders of Aran

    Book SynopsisIn these new adventures, Aaricia is crowned Queen and Thorgal has to face many difficult tests to track down his beloved. They spend some happy days together in the countryside and their first child is announced. Alas, everything is upside down by the jealousy of Shaniah, a teenager who Thorgal turned away. Then Thorgal is taken prisoner on board the Black Galley, where he is turned into a plaything by Veronar, a degenerate tyrant.

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  • Lady S. Vol.3: Game of Fools

    Cinebook Ltd Lady S. Vol.3: Game of Fools

    Book SynopsisSuzan and her father are taking a well-deserved break in the south of France. But their holidays are cut short when several men burst into the house and kidnap James Fitzroy. What Suzie doesn't know is that the attackers are actually CIA operatives: The Agency is offended by the existence of an unofficial European counterterrorist outfit. But in their attempt to use Lady S. to draw her employers out, it's the American spooks who may be made the fools -

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  • Largo Winch 5 - See Venice...

    Cinebook Ltd Largo Winch 5 - See Venice...

    Book SynopsisIn the middle of the night, a man runs through the narrow back alleys of Venice. Three men are after him. He breaks into a travel agency, where he faxes Winch a hastily scribbled message before being gunned down by his pursuers. The person who hands Largo Winch the fax in New York is also killed. The message says only: Beware of the doge. Our millionaire businessman hero thinks his friend, the gorgeous Charity, could be in trouble and heads for Italy. They are invited to a masked ball, where they indeed meet a doge. A Renaissance-era term for the chief magistrate of the former republics of Venice and Genoa.

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  • XIII 10 - El Cascador

    Cinebook Ltd XIII 10 - El Cascador

    Book SynopsisCaptured and imprisoned in the Roca Negra fortress, XIII is being tortured by the sinister Colonel Peralta. But, for all his pain and suffering, he's also in the same building as Maria, the woman who may be his wife. And they have plenty of dedicated, resourceful friends outside - as well as at least one traitor. Still unsure of his past, Jason McLane will have no choice but to become the man known as El CascadorA" to clean up Costa Verde once and for all.

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  • XIII 11 -Three Silver Watches

    Cinebook Ltd XIII 11 -Three Silver Watches

    Book SynopsisXIII has freed a country, exposed a traitor, reunited with his wife and found his father. As he deals - somewhat against his will - with the aftermath of the revolution in Costa Verde, Sean Mullway recounts for him his family's history: Irish immigrants, remorseless Mafiosi, Mexican gold, and three silver watches. New answers will also bring new questions and a whole new set of potential enemies just as old ones come back to the fore.

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  • Expresso Collection - Western

    Cinebook Ltd Expresso Collection - Western

    Book SynopsisWyoming, 1868. Ambrosius Van Deer has come to Fort Laramie to meet Jess Chisum, a young man who claims he's found Van Deer's nephew Eddie. Ten years before, Edwyn Van Deer disappeared after his family was killed in a Lakota raid. Proof of his identity: a silver watch with a portrait of his parents. But fate has other plans than a happy family reunion, and the events of that day will set in motion a tragedy 15 years in the making.

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  • XIII 21 - Return to Green Falls

    Cinebook Ltd XIII 21 - Return to Green Falls

    Book SynopsisXIII returns to his childhood home once more - butthe stakes have never been so high. The agents of the organisation that was hunting for XIII have finally captured him, along with his friends, but he's still refusing his captors' job offer. Forced to give in after they commit an appalling act just to coerce him, he's discreetly brought back to the USA, where he finally learns what they're really after. Meanwhile, Betty Barnowsky continues her own investigation under the FBI's very noses. For both of them, the road leads, once again, to Green Falls...

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  • Lady S. Vol.5: Portuguese Medley

    Cinebook Ltd Lady S. Vol.5: Portuguese Medley

    Book SynopsisShania, back in Europe after being expelled from the United States, has resumed her work with Orion and his shadowy organisation. Undercover as an interpreter at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, she is tasked with getting close to an extremist suspected of preparing a terrorist attack. The whole mission spirals out of control when she rushes to Portugal, after the CIA contacts her to tell her they've found a man who calls himself Abel Rivkas - her father!

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  • Thorgal 16 - Arachnea

    Cinebook Ltd Thorgal 16 - Arachnea

    Book SynopsisA very literal trip to hell for Thorgal. Thorgal, his family and their friends Darek and Lehla have left their island to sail south and look for a safer place to live. After a storm scatters them, Thorgal and WolfCub's boat flounders on reefs at the foot of a strange, mist-covered cliff. One perilous climb later, the little girl is trapped by a mysterious, invisible force, and her father, after going for help, discovers a very curious city cut off from the world...

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  • Carlsen Verlag GmbH Blake und Mortimer Spezial 2 Der brennende Pfeil

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  • Story Without A Hero

    Cinebook Ltd Story Without A Hero

    Book SynopsisA plane from a South American company crashes in the jungle and only half of the passengers and crew survive. Businessmen, a university professor, a steward, an aging movie star, a banana republic general, a young boy and his nanny... All these varied personalities will have to find a way to unite and work together to survive. But who should they listen to? Who should they follow? Who can they trust? And is relief even on its way?

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  • The Fortune Of The Winczlavs Vol. 2: Tom and

    Cinebook Ltd The Fortune Of The Winczlavs Vol. 2: Tom and

    Book Synopsis1910, Oklahoma. Thomas Winczlav, Milan's son, sees his life turned upside down when he learns he is the heir to the O'Casey distilleries - a colossal fortune he'll have to share with his twin sister Lisa, who lives in France. As the First World War begins, a sometimes naive, often flighty Tom will do his best to run his new business; meanwhile, the aviation-obsessed Lisa will carve herself a place in the skies of Europe, dominated by a certain Red Baron.

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  • Lady S. Vol.2: Latitude 59 Degrees North

    Cinebook Ltd Lady S. Vol.2: Latitude 59 Degrees North

    Book SynopsisSuzan Fitzroy is in Sweden, where her adopted father is filling in for the American Ambassador. The most exciting prospect on her agenda is the Nobel Prize ceremony. But her quiet life in Stockholm is disrupted when the mysterious Orion, the secretive anti-terror agent, contacts her: he has another job for her. The simple task turns into something much more complex, and before long Suzan is deeply involved in a conspiracy that has links to her past-and to her heart.

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  • XIII 15 - Operation Montecristo

    Cinebook Ltd XIII 15 - Operation Montecristo

    Book SynopsisArrested by the Costaverdean authorities because of pressure from the US, XIII and his friends are awaiting their extradition. Instead, they're freed by Costaverdean troops in disguise. But they can't afford to stick around, as they're still on the run from the most powerful nation on Earth. Desperate for money, McLane decides to go after Maximilian's gold, as Mullway believes he's found the location of the third silver watch. The problem is that the location is under 150 feet of water...

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  • XIII 16 - Maximilians Gold

    Cinebook Ltd XIII 16 - Maximilians Gold

    Book SynopsisXIII and his friends, still in hiding from the NSA, now have the riddle from all three silver watches - and Maximilian's gold is within their reach. But the treasure is well hidden. Not to mention that $15 million is enough to attract a lot of unwanted attention. Meanwhile, in Washington, an increasingly desperate Frank Giordino can feel the noose tightening around his neck - and men are at their most dangerous when desperate. All he needs is someone to bring him the right information...

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  • Wayne Shelton Vol.1: the Mission

    Cinebook Ltd Wayne Shelton Vol.1: the Mission

    Book SynopsisMeet Wayne Shelton, the man you call when you want the impossible done. When a high-ranking official of a small nation in the Caucasus is killed in a car accident, the plans of a massive multinational corporation are derailed by one man: the unfortunate French trucker who caused the accident. Pressure from the unions in France and the military in Khalakjistan prevents a quick diplomatic solution. So, to secure its own interests, the corporation calls upon the one man who can break the trucker out of prison and disarm the confrontation: Wayne Shelton.

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  • Lady S. Vol.4: a Mole in D.C.

    Cinebook Ltd Lady S. Vol.4: a Mole in D.C.

    Book SynopsisWhat better place to forget the murky world of international spies than - Washington, amid the murky world of politics? Suzan, still her adopted father's assistant, is now working at the White House, where she becomes the unwilling central figure in a nefarious plot to discredit the president of the United States. After bodies start turning up, Suzan's life is turned upside down once again, leaving her no choice but to run. Will she ever be able to stop?

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  • Wayne Shelton Vol.2: the Betrayal

    Cinebook Ltd Wayne Shelton Vol.2: the Betrayal

    Book SynopsisThe scene is set for the breakout of the century. Wayne Shelton is ready to proceed with the mission and spring his quarry from a Khalak prison. There is a small concern over Madrier, the Frenchman who talked his way onto the team - only to abandon them after he was revealed to be the son of a Khalak dissident...A job's a job, though, and Shelton gave his word to his employer. But what if there are other separate, secret interests among the little band that could jeopardize everything?

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  • Largo Winch 14 - Red Hot Wrath

    Cinebook Ltd Largo Winch 14 - Red Hot Wrath

    Book SynopsisA decades-old vengeance against Winch is about to bear fruit. Largo is stuck on a boat with Silky. But this isn't the end of a James Bond story: the vessel's a container ship that belongs to Winch's enemy, a Georgian arms dealer who seems to be behind all the billionaire's current problems. And the crew are armed and trigger-happy...Not entirely surprising, since this time the plot is not just about money - it's also very personal! Poor Largo; things were so much simpler before he stopped being an orphan...The 14th adventure of the reluctant tycoon! Largo Winch is a rare breed of man: a multi-billionaire who distrusts money. Being rich does have advantages, but it also brings headaches, troubles, conspiracies, murder attempts and other despicable behaviour in competitors and underlings. Largo has to stay on top of it all...

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  • XIII 19 - The Day of the Mayflower

    Cinebook Ltd XIII 19 - The Day of the Mayflower

    Book SynopsisSomeone is intent on making XIII's life "interesting" again...After all his adventures across the American continent, after defeating his many enemies, XIII is trying to live a simple life in the house he inherited, where it all started. It's not always easy-not everyone is happy to have such an infamous man in the area, and his skills are in high demand with some people of varying integrity. His memories are still locked away, too, and some people want to keep it that way...

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  • Largo Winch 15 - Crossing Paths

    Cinebook Ltd Largo Winch 15 - Crossing Paths

    Book SynopsisThe threads of multiple fates intertwine around Largo. Largo is in London for a board meeting with his group's various CEOs. At the same time, he's negotiating with a French aeronautics firm for a deal based upon a groundbreaking new technology. But the British capital seems to be the centre of a curious convergence: people with no apparent links to each other gravitate towards Largo and his inner circle. Old lovers, new flames, intelligence agencies, terrorists...Will the billionaire recognise his true allies amidst such a tangled web?

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  • Wayne Shelton Vol.3: the Contract

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  • Expresso Collection - Clear Blue Tomorrows

    Cinebook Ltd Expresso Collection - Clear Blue Tomorrows

    Book SynopsisIn the future, the entire population is under a de facto dictatorship because of cerebral implants invented by one F.G. Wilson. Nolan Ska, an engineer, manages to travel back in time, with the intention of changing history by encouraging Wilson first career: novelist. But the man who will eventually become a seemingly immortal despot turns out to be a poor writer, and it will be up to Nolan to use his own memories to be his ghost writer...

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  • Authorised Happiness Vol. 2

    Cinebook Ltd Authorised Happiness Vol. 2

    Book SynopsisA single card to access all the details of a man's life - personal data, medical history, bank details - now that would make everything simpler, wouldn't it? But what if the card stops working - would the person still exist within society? And in a world where births are regulated, how can children born illegally survive in said society if it doesn't even recognise they exist and won't let them have access to anything?

    £8.54

  • Kivu

    Cinebook Ltd Kivu

    Book SynopsisThe province of Kivu in the Congo is rich in rare and precious minerals such as coltan, which is vital to our modern technology. However, that wealth is coveted by so many, within the Congo or abroad, that the entire region is a permanent bloodbath. Francois Daans, a young Belgian engineer working for an unscrupulous corporation, arrives in Kivu. His encounter with a young girl, survivor of the latest massacre, will be an eye-opening experience and force him to pick a side...

    £10.44

  • Expresso Collection - The Fascinating Madame

    Cinebook Ltd Expresso Collection - The Fascinating Madame

    Book SynopsisParis 1793: Marie Crossholz manages the wax museum set up by her father. Against remuneration, some executioners allow her to mould the faces of guillotined aristocrats. After the French revolution, Marie Crossholz became Mme Tussaud. Disappointed by the marriage, she left for London with the ambition to create a wax museum. 30 years later, in 1835, she inaugurates the famous Tussaud which, since them, has not ceased to grow and has attracted millions of visitors. This is her amazing life story, beautifully illustrated.

    £9.49

  • Thorgal 3 - Beyond the Shadows

    Cinebook Ltd Thorgal 3 - Beyond the Shadows

    Book SynopsisTaken aback by Aaricia's disappearance, Thorgal is a shadow of his former self. Eaten away by remorse, the young Shania offers to accompany him in his quest to find his wife. They discover that Aaricia is still alive but held captive by Brek Zarith. Braving all the dangers ahead of him, Thorgal is determined to penetrate Brek Zarith's fortress to save his wife and son.

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  • Thorgal 4 - The Archers

    Cinebook Ltd Thorgal 4 - The Archers

    Book SynopsisJolan has become a robust kid who is interested in everything. The strange signs he draws without knowing their meaning thoroughly intrigue his parents. During one escapade, he makes friends with a boy his age. The child seems to be lost and is terrified of adults. Along with being deaf and mute, he cannot answer questions raised by his mysterious presence. Surprised by a storm, Thorgal has been taken in by an old couple. Without boat or money, he can't return to his village. Perhaps an archery competition will allow him to buy a new boat. Of all the competitors, the beautiful Kriss de Valnor is without any doubt the most formidable. This two-volume book includes "Alinoe".

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  • Largo Winch 4 - The Hour of the Tiger

    Cinebook Ltd Largo Winch 4 - The Hour of the Tiger

    Book SynopsisLargo's best friend, Simon Ovronnaz, is being targeted by the secret services of Myanmar (formerly Burma). Simon and his girlfriend are wrongfully convicted of murder and imprisoned. After a very flawed trial, Simon is condemned to death and transferred to the infamous Fort Makiling. Blissfully ignorant of his friend's fate, Largo is enjoying a romantic adventure at the top of the world, while the plot against him deepens dangerously.

    £9.49

  • Carlsen Verlag GmbH Blake und Mortimer 12 Unheimliche Begegnung

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    3 in stock

    £11.40

  • Carlsen Verlag GmbH Die Abenteuer von Blake und Mortimer 17 Der Fluch

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.40

  • Carlsen Verlag GmbH Blake und Mortimer 25 Der letzte Tigerhai

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    3 in stock

    £11.40

  • Carlsen Verlag GmbH XIII Gesamtausgabe 03

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    2 in stock

    £30.60

  • Carlsen Verlag GmbH XIII Gesamtausgabe 5

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    1 in stock

    £30.60

  • Carlsen Verlag GmbH XIII Mystery 14 Band 14

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    2 in stock

    £12.35

  • Splitter Verlag Thorgal 07 Der Sohn der Sterne

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    1 in stock

    £13.11

  • Splitter Verlag Thorgal 11 Die Augen des Tanatloc

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    £15.01

  • Splitter Verlag Thorgal 13. Tödliche Sonne

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    2 in stock

    £13.11

  • Splitter Verlag Thorgal 14 Aarica

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    2 in stock

    £13.11

  • Splitter Verlag Thorgal 15 Der Herr der Berge

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    1 in stock

    £13.11

  • Splitter Verlag Thorgal 17 Die Wchterin der Schlssel

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  • Splitter Verlag Thorgal 19. Die unsichtbare Festung

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    2 in stock

    £13.11

  • Splitter Verlag Thorgal 20 Die Verbannten

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  • Splitter Verlag Thorgal 21. Die Krone des Ogotai

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    2 in stock

    £15.01

  • Splitter Verlag Thorgal 25 Der blaue Tod

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £13.11

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