The Fear Artist Paperback Timothy Hallinan

Free US Delivery | ISBN:1616952555
Better World Books West
(360664)
Registered as a business seller
Seller's other items
Contact seller
US $6.41
Approximately£4.74
Condition:
Very Good
“Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May ”... Read moreAbout condition
Breathe easy. Returns accepted.
Postage:
Free Economy Shipping.
Located in: Reno, Nevada, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Thu, 11 Sep and Mon, 15 Sep to 94104
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the delivery service selected, the seller's delivery history and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay delivery label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Payments:
    Diners Club

Shop with confidence

eBay Money Back Guarantee
Get the item you ordered or your money back. Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:396974348516

Item specifics

Condition
Very Good
A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller notes
“Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May ...
Special Attributes
EX-LIBRARY
Publication Name
Soho Press, Incorporated
ISBN
9781616952556
Category

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
SOHO Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1616952555
ISBN-13
9781616952556
eBay Product ID (ePID)
144201887

Product Key Features

Book Title
Fear Artist
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Topic
Thrillers / Crime, Mystery & Detective / Hard-Boiled, Thrillers / Suspense, Thrillers / General, Mystery & Detective / International Mystery & Crime
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Author
Timothy Hallinan
Book Series
A Poke Rafferty Novel Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
11.6 Oz
Item Length
7.5 in
Item Width
5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2012-009728
Reviews
Praise for The Fear Artist Voted one of Deadly Pleasures Magazine 's "Best Mystery-Crime Novels of 2012." "At the start of Edgar-finalist Hallinan's heartrending, unforgettable fifth Poke Rafferty thriller (after 2010's The Queen of Patpong), travel writer Rafferty collides with an overweight man around 65, possibly a German or American, on a wet Bangkok street. The man, whose head is oddly sunburned, manages to say a woman's name before expiring from multiple gunshots. When the cops at the scene insist the man wasn't shot, Rafferty knows he's headed for trouble. Forced to betray his best friend, Rafferty turns for help to leftover cold war spooks from the other side as he uncovers evidence that the Pentagon has resurrected the Phoenix Program, which the U.S. used in Vietnam, to counter Muslim terrorists in southern Thailand. Hallinan gives his readers, who should be prepared for gruesome torture scenes, no chance to escape from his somber conviction that what America has become by pursuing the war on terror was never what America was supposed to be." -Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW "Stellar." -Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW "The volcanic American sadist is the author's best yet… Simply the best of a fine series of thrillers set in one of the world's most exotic locales." -Booklist , STARRED REVIEW "Must-read crime fiction." -Mystery Scene "[ The Fear Artist ] presents a view of Thailand's underbelly that few visitors ever see." -Contra Costa Times "Hallinan seems almost incapable of writing badly, and his Poke Rafferty series has been a personal favorite of mine from its inception. However, THE FEAR ARTIST sets an entirely new standard for the author against which his future efforts will be judged." - BookReporter "Just put Timothy Hallinan's Poke Rafferty novel The Fear Artist way high on my top 10 thrillers list. Violent, gritty, & moving." - Nancy Pearl (via Twitter) "Papa Hemingway used to say, "Write about what you know." Hallinan does a hell of a job following his advice." - Criminal Element "Absolutely the best book in the series." - Murder On Demand "If I gave stars, THE FEAR ARTIST would get ten." - Murder By Type Praise for The Queen of Patpong "Taut, offbeat and fast-moving.... Hallinan's unlikely hero shines in this sometimes funny, always engrossing and undeniably authentic story that explores a dark and fascinating side of Thailand." - Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review "Riveting, genuinely, moving, and entirely plausible.... A terrific page-turner." - Booklist , Starred Review "You won't read a better thriller this year!" -John Lescroart , New York Times bestselling author of Treasure Hunt From the Hardcover edition., Praise for The Fear Artist Voted one of Deadly Pleasures Magazine 's "Best Mystery-Crime Novels of 2012." "At the start of Edgar-finalist Hallinan's heartrending, unforgettable fifth Poke Rafferty thriller (after 2010's The Queen of Patpong), travel writer Rafferty collides with an overweight man around 65, possibly a German or American, on a wet Bangkok street. The man, whose head is oddly sunburned, manages to say a woman's name before expiring from multiple gunshots. When the cops at the scene insist the man wasn't shot, Rafferty knows he's headed for trouble. Forced to betray his best friend, Rafferty turns for help to leftover cold war spooks from the other side as he uncovers evidence that the Pentagon has resurrected the Phoenix Program, which the U.S. used in Vietnam, to counter Muslim terrorists in southern Thailand. Hallinan gives his readers, who should be prepared for gruesome torture scenes, no chance to escape from his somber conviction that what America has become by pursuing the war on terror was never what America was supposed to be." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW "Stellar." --Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW "The volcanic American sadist is the author's best yet... Simply the best of a fine series of thrillers set in one of the world's most exotic locales." --Booklist , STARRED REVIEW "Hallinan not only writes a relentless-as-the-rain paced thriller, sprinkled with an off-beat, cynical humor, but the poignant emotional sides of the characters and the intelligent and beautiful plot and storytelling soak the reader's heart to the skin. The social issues, starkly and honestly portraying the exploitation of women and children will haunt you.... This is literary fiction of the first order told in the form of an elegant and intricate thriller." --Seattle PI "Must-read crime fiction." --Mystery Scene "[ The Fear Artist ] presents a view of Thailand's underbelly that few visitors ever see." --Contra Costa Times "Hallinan seems almost incapable of writing badly, and his Poke Rafferty series has been a personal favorite of mine from its inception. However, THE FEAR ARTIST sets an entirely new standard for the author against which his future efforts will be judged." -- BookReporter "Just put Timothy Hallinan's Poke Rafferty novel The Fear Artist way high on my top 10 thrillers list. Violent, gritty, & moving." -- Nancy Pearl (via Twitter) "A well-told tale, and one that is recommended."  --Midwest Book Review "Papa Hemingway used to say, "Write about what you know." Hallinan does a hell of a job following his advice." -- Criminal Element "Absolutely the best book in the series." -- Murder On Demand "If I gave stars, THE FEAR ARTIST would get ten." -- Murder By Type Praise for The Queen of Patpong   "Taut, offbeat and fast-moving.... Hallinan's unlikely hero shines in this sometimes funny, always engrossing and undeniably authentic story that explores a dark and fascinating side of Thailand." -- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review   "Riveting, genuinely, moving, and entirely plausible.... A terrific page-turner." -- Booklist , Starred Review   "You won't read a better thriller this year!" --John Lescroart , New York Times -bestselling author of Treasure Hunt From the Hardcover edition., Publishers Weekly (starred review) : "At the start of Edgar-finalist Hallinan's heartrending, unforgettable fifth Poke Rafferty thriller (after 2010's The Queen of Patpong), travel writer Rafferty collides with an overweight man around 65, possibly a German or American, on a wet Bangkok street. The man, whose head is oddly sunburned, manages to say a woman's name before expiring from multiple gunshots. When the cops at the scene insist the man wasn't shot, Rafferty knows he's headed for trouble. Forced to betray his best friend, Rafferty turns for help to leftover cold war spooks from the other side as he uncovers evidence that the Pentagon has resurrected the Phoenix Program, which the U.S. used in Vietnam, to counter Muslim terrorists in southern Thailand. Hallinan gives his readers, who should be prepared for gruesome torture scenes, no chance to escape from his somber conviction that what America has become by pursuing the war on terror was never what America was supposed to be." Praise for The Queen of Patpong :   "Taut, offbeat and fast-moving.... Hallinan's unlikely hero shines in this sometimes funny, always engrossing and undeniably authentic story that explores a dark and fascinating side of Thailand."- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review   "Riveting, genuinely, moving, and entirely plausible.... A terrific page-turner."- Booklist , Starred Review   "You won't read a better thriller this year!"-John Lescroart, New York Times bestselling author of Treasure Hunt
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Series Volume Number
5
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Synopsis
"Edgar-finalist Hallinan's heartrending, unforgettable fifth Poke Rafferty thriller" ( Publishers Weekly starred review) set in Thailand comes to Soho Crime An accidental collision on a Bangkok sidewalk goes very wrong when the man who ran into Rafferty dies in his arms, but not before saying three words- Helen Eckersley. Cheyenne . Seconds later, the police arrive, denying that the man was shot. That night, Rafferty is interrogated by Thai secret agents who demand to know what the dead man said, but Rafferty can't remember. When he's finally released, Rafferty arrives home to find that his apartment has been ransacked. In the days that follow, he realizes he's under surveillance. The second time men in uniform show up at his door, he manages to escape the building and begins a new life as a fugitive. As he learns more about his situation, it becomes apparent that he's been caught on the margins of the war on terror, and that his opponent is a virtuoso artist whose medium is fear. From the Hardcover edition., "Edgar-finalist Hallinan's heartrending, unforgettable fifth Poke Rafferty thriller" ( Publishers Weekly starred review) set in Thailand comes to Soho Crime An accidental collision on a Bangkok sidewalk goes very wrong when the man who ran into Rafferty dies in his arms, but not before saying three words: Helen Eckersley. Cheyenne . Seconds later, the police arrive, denying that the man was shot. That night, Rafferty is interrogated by Thai secret agents who demand to know what the dead man said, but Rafferty can't remember. When he's finally released, Rafferty arrives home to find that his apartment has been ransacked. In the days that follow, he realizes he's under surveillance. The second time men in uniform show up at his door, he manages to escape the building and begins a new life as a fugitive. As he learns more about his situation, it becomes apparent that he's been caught on the margins of the war on terror, and that his opponent is a virtuoso artist whose medium is fear.
LC Classification Number
PS3558.A3923

Item description from the seller

Seller business information

I certify that all my selling activities will comply with all EU laws and regulations.
About this seller

Better World Books West

98.7% positive Feedback•1.5M items sold

Joined Jul 2016
Registered as a business seller
Better World Books is a for-profit, socially conscious business and a global online bookseller that collects and sells new and used books online, matching each purchase with a book donation. Each sale ...
See more
Visit shopContact

Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
4.8
Reasonable postage cost
5.0
Delivery time
5.0
Communication
5.0

Popular categories from this shop

See allcategories
MusicBooks, Comics & Magazines

Seller Feedback (439,234)

All ratings
Positive
Neutral
Negative
  • c***m (431)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    WOW!; I cannot believe this 1 Week to Hawaii! ; AAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii!; Shipped 05/22 Received 06/02 Mon to Hawaii using free shipping; USPS Ground Mail, Hardback Book in Excellent Condition--Better Than Described ; Heavier than expected, TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!
    Un-American: the Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World (#376181103084)
  • h***2 (1183)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    The book arrived swiftly packaged in a protective plastic envelope, but it was a paperback not hardcover as listed. I contacted seller and they apologized, refunded me and suggested several things to do with the book after allowing me to keep it. I have gone ahead and ordered a hardcover from the same seller. I’m a repeat customer and hope to remain so. This mixup was a first, but I’m very impressed with their prompt response and professionalism. Kudos :)
    50 Charles M. Russell Paintings of the Old American West from the (#277117402401)
  • e***7 (876)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    My complaint about large book sellers is they don’t securely package their books, and this was no exception. I sell books on eBay and when I do they are usually wrapped in bubble wrap and then with paper bags I obtain from stores and then I use good tape. I get lots of positive reviews for my secure wrapping. This book arrived in thin plastic with no padding. Yes, this was a good price, arrived quickly, and as listed . You get break on postage, use some of that savings for better packaging
    The Beatles Anthology : Beatles Gifts, the Beatles Merchandise, B (#396912986276)
See all Feedback

Product ratings and reviews

Learn more
5.0
1 product ratings
  • 1 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

Most relevant reviews

See all 1 reviews
  • by estetigre5.6
    10 May, 2024

    Just what I was looking for.

    Just what I was looking for.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

More to explore: