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Synopsis
Ian Irvine's brilliant new novel creates an all too familiar society that is surrounded by escalating environmental terrorism, extreme global climate change and violent technological upheaval. In the 1950s the British carried out atomic bomb testing at Maralinga. Afterwards they blew up 23 kilograms of plutonium with explosives, then left the fragments lying around in the desert. Thirty years later, two students, Ryn and Hercus, decide to steal a huge piece of plutonium, one of the deadliest substances on the planet, and bury it in the backyard. It is 2010, twenty years after the prank. Hercus is a middle-aged failure obsessed with the continuing destruction of the environment. In a desperate attempt to redeem himself he digs up the plutonium and blackmails his friend, Ryn, to help him achieve the ultimate act of terrorism. Jemma, Ryn's wife, narrates the story as the couple try to stop Hercus without incriminating Ryn. Set against the backdrop of technological wizardry, political intrigue and environmental lobby group battling for control of society, Jemma and Ryn race against time to stop Hercus from fulfilling his deadly dream.
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Ian Irvine lives in North Dorrigo, New South Wales. He has been an environmental scientist for the past twenty years. An expert in pollution management, he has written some of Australia's national guidelines for the protection of the marine environment. He is also the author of the international bestselling fantasy quartet, The View From the Mirror.
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The Last Albatross
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Simon & Schuster Ltd, 2001
ISBN 10 : 0731810449
ISBN 13 : 9780731810444
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Paperback. Etat : Good. 352 pages. Cover worn, Text tanned Ian Irvine's brilliant new novel creates an all too familiar society that is surrounded by escalating environmental terrorism, extreme global climate change and violent technological upheaval. In the 1950s the British carried out atomic. N° de réf. du vendeur 3879h
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Last Albatross
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Simon Schuster Ltd, 2001
ISBN 10 : 0731810449
ISBN 13 : 9780731810444
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Paperback. IS THERE LIFE AFTER GLOBAL WARMING?The Third Edition (revised and updated) of Ian Irvine's classic eco-thriller trilogy.Hercus Barges, a middle-aged failure embittered about ruinous climate change, is planning the ultimate crime: the destruction of western civilisation. And he knows just how to do it. Hercus attempts to blackmail his old friend Ryn Hardey into helping him, for they share a terrible secret from their student days.Ryn can't stop Hercus without implicating himself, but Hercus won't take no for an answer. And Ryn has another urgent problem. His research on Antarctic ice sheet melting is showing alarming results and he can't work out why.Then Hercus' secret gets out, and it's worth a fortune to a doomsday ecological cult. Soon Ryn and his partner Jemma are on the run from ruthless eco-terrorists and professional hitmen. As Ryn struggles to work out what will happen when the ice melts, Jemma tries to uncover Hercus' catastrophic plan - before it's too late.Global warming, unstoppable climate change and environmental terrorism collide in The Last Albatross - Book One in the shatteringly prophetic Human Rites trilogy. 2000, First edition, first printing. A very good copy only marked by a marker line on the first page and age tanning of the pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 18273819
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The Last Albatross
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ISBN 10 : 0731810449
ISBN 13 : 9780731810444
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Etat : Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. N° de réf. du vendeur R02C-03260
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The Last Albatross - Human Rites Series #1
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Simon & Schuster, Australia, 2000
ISBN 10 : 0731810449
ISBN 13 : 9780731810444
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Trade Paperback. Etat : Good (ex-library). Trade Paperback. 355 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Simon & Schuster, Australia, 2000. *** CONDITION: This book is in good (ex-library) condition. Creasing to covers. Tanned pages. Clear, self-adhesive laminate to covers/boards. Moderate spine lean. Ex-library with usual marks, stamps, stickers. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: In the 1950s, the British carried out atomic bomb testing at Maralinga. Afterwards they blew up 23 kg of plutonium with explosives, and left the fragments lying in the South Australian desert. Thirty years later, two students, Ryn and Hercus, decided to steal a huge piece of plutonium - one of the deadliest substances on the planet - and bury it in a backyard. Years after the prank, Hercus is a middle-aged failure obsessed with the continuing destruction of the environment. In a desperate attempt to redeem himself, he digs up the plutonium and blackmails his friend Ryn to help him achieve the ultimate act of terrorism and save the world from humanity. Jemma, Ryn's wife, narrates the story as the couple desperately tries to stop Hercus without incriminating Ryn. Against the backdrop of technological wizardry, political intrigue and environmental lobby groups battling for control of society, Jemma and Ryn race against time to stop Hercus from fulfilling his deadly dream. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; ISBN: 0731810449. ISBN/EAN: 9780731810444. Inventory No: 12075005. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. N° de réf. du vendeur 12075005
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The Last Albatross - Human Rites Series #1
Edité par
Simon & Schuster, 2001
ISBN 10 : 0731810449
ISBN 13 : 9780731810444
Ancien ou d'occasion
Trade Paperback
Vendeur : Manyhills Books, Traralgon, VIC, Australie
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Trade Paperback. Etat : Good (ex-library). Trade Paperback. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Simon & Schuster, 2001. *** CONDITION: This book is in good (ex-library) condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Spine has minor lean and moderate reading creases. . Cover is protected in clear, self-adhesive laminate. Pages are reasonably tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: In the 1950s, the British carried out atomic bomb testing at Maralinga. Afterwards they blew up 23 kg of plutonium with explosives, and left the fragments lying in the South Australian desert. Thirty years later, two students, Ryn and Hercus, decided to steal a huge piece of plutonium - one of the deadliest substances on the planet - and bury it in a backyard. Years after the prank, Hercus is a middle-aged failure obsessed with the continuing destruction of the environment. In a desperate attempt to redeem himself, he digs up the plutonium and blackmails his friend Ryn to help him achieve the ultimate act of terrorism and save the world from humanity. Jemma, Ryn's wife, narrates the story as the couple desperately tries to stop Hercus without incriminating Ryn. Against the backdrop of technological wizardry, political intrigue and environmental lobby groups battling for control of society, Jemma and Ryn race against time to stop Hercus from fulfilling his deadly dream. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; ISBN: 0731810449. ISBN/EAN: 9780731810444. Inventory No: 09080133. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. N° de réf. du vendeur 09080133
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THE LAST ALBATROSS
Edité par
Simon & Schuster, Australia, 2000
ISBN 10 : 0731810449
ISBN 13 : 9780731810444
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Large Paper Back. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. 355 pages. A clean, firm book. Scan available. N° de réf. du vendeur 015688
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