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Book Synopsis''Brilliant...wild and exhilarating'' New Yorker
Sgt Raymond Shaw is a hero of the first order. He''s an ex-prisoner of war who saved the life of his entire outfit, a winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor, the stepson of an influential senator...and the perfect assassin. Brainwashed during his time as a POW he is a ''sleeper'', a living weapon to be triggered by a secret signal. He will act without question, no matter what order he is made to carry out.
To stop Shaw, his former commanding officer must uncover the truth behind a twisted conspiracy of torture, betrayal and power that will lead both to the highest levels of the government. - and to Shaw''s own past...
Trade ReviewBrilliant ... wild and exhilarating * New Yorker *
This masterpiece is even more trenchant these days than when it was first written * Catholic Herald *
Apocalyptic ... Condon is wickedly skilful * Time *
Shocking, tense ... high-grade adventure-suspense * San Francisco Chronicle *
This masterpiece is even more trenchant these days than when it was first written * CATHOLIC HERALD *
