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James Grady

    30 april 1949

    James Grady is een gevierde auteur, bekend om zijn expertise in thrillers, politieprocedures en spionageromans. Zijn verhalen duiken in de ingewikkelde netwerken van complotten en onderzoeken, en bieden lezers een boeiend inkijkje in de schaduwrijke sferen van macht en geheimen. Grady's vermogen om complexe plots en geloofwaardige personages te creëren, verstevigt zijn status als meesterverteller in zijn genre. Voortbouwend op zijn achtergrond als onderzoeksjournalist, doordrenkt hij zijn werk met een scherpe authenticiteit die de lezer van begin tot eind boeit.

    James Grady
    River of Darkness
    The Smoke in Our Eyes
    City of Shadows
    This Train
    Dolle honden
    Zes dagen van de Condor
    • Zes dagen van de Condor

      • 175bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      CIA operative Malcolm, codenamed Condor, discovers his colleagues butchered in a blood-spattered office, he realizes that only an oversight by the assassins has saved his life. He contacts CIA headquarters for help but when an attempted rendezvous goes wrong, it quickly becomes clear that no one can be trusted. Malcolm disappears into the streets of Washington, hoping to evade the killers long enough to unravel the conspiracy— but will that be enough to save his life?

      Zes dagen van de Condor
      4,2
    • Dolle honden

      • 382bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Het geheime gekkenhuis van de CIA. Vijf ontspoorde Amerikaanse spionnen. Gek. Erin geluisd met de moord op hun psychiater.

      Dolle honden
      2,5
    • This Train

      • 320bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      This Train races us through America's heartland, carrying secrets. There is treasure in the cargo car, along with an invisible puppeteer. There is a coder named Nora, Mugzy, the yippy dog, and Ross, the too-curious poet. On board, it's a countdown to murder......

      This Train
      1,0
    • City of Shadows

      • 480bladzijden
      • 17 uur lezen

      Washington, D.C., where our true history is made in the shadows. The corrupt and violent presidency of Richard Nixon. A country at war with itself. An era that crystallized around a third-rate burglary called Watergate.An era that slams into three good Police Officer John Quinn-obsessed by the murder of one woman, seeking redemption through the love of another. Marine officer Nathan Holloway-haunted by the honor and horrors of the war grinding through Vietnam. Senate aide Vaughn Conner-an idealist prosecuting the sins of a president only to have his own sins make him a target of evils he never imagined.These men collide with a swirl of history so fantastic that its truths read like fiction; and there, in that netherworld between flesh and fantasy, City of Shadows blasts a .45 slug of what-if with its pulse-pounding, action-driven saga of good and evil, tragedy and triumph.

      City of Shadows
      3,5
    • The Smoke in Our Eyes

      • 384bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      An action-filled coming of age novel about love, vengeance, corruption, and justice by the acclaimed author of Six Days of the Condor. "Grady's style is loose, colorful, challenging and fun. I sometimes thought of Orwell’s novel 1984, sometimes of the Dylan song 'Desolation Row.'"—Patrick Anderson, The Washington Post "Grady is a master of intrigue."—John Grisham Set in 1959, the "year the music died," The Smoke in Our Eyes is a cinematic, clock-ticking saga set in a small Montana town. When a fatal car accident shatters ten-year-old Lucas's world, he finds himself confronting crime and vengeance, humor and heroism, all against the backdrop of growing up. Alongside the tightly written drama of Lucas and his family, Grady, author of the classic "Condor" series, evokes a heady mood and sense of place. From the Space Race and the first warnings of global climate change, to the brutal racism of segregation and the hope of a new generation to move us forward, The Smoke in Our Eyes is a fresh rending of rural noir that captures both an intimate story and the volitility of mid-century America.

      The Smoke in Our Eyes
      3,5
    • River of Darkness

      • 434bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen

      CIA agent Jud Stuart must defend himself from his own country after the Cold War because top authorities think he knows too much

      River of Darkness
      3,2
    • Last Days of the Condor

      • 320bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      Look in the mirror: You're nobody anybody knows. You know pursuing the truth will get you killed. But you refuse to just fade away.So you're designated an enemy of the largest secret national security apparatus in America's history. Good guys or bad guys, it doesn't matter: All assassins' guns are aimed at you. And you run for your life branded with the code name you made iconic: Condor.Everyone you care about is pulled into the gunsights. The CIA star young enough to be your daughter-she might shoot you or save you. The savvy political aide who lets love trump the law. The lonely woman your romantic dreams make a fugitive. The Middle Eastern child warrior you mentored into a master spy.

      Last Days of the Condor
      2,8
    • Workplace Attachments

      Managing Beneath the Surface

      • 184bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      Focusing on the biological and evolutionary roots of attachment, this book delves into how these behaviors manifest in workplace settings. It offers insights into recognizing and managing attachment dynamics within teams, equipping readers with tools to proactively address these behaviors. By providing a comprehensive review, it enhances understanding of interpersonal relationships at work, fostering a healthier and more productive environment.

      Workplace Attachments
    • Home Improvement

      Undead Edition

      • 340bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      Home renovation often uncovers hidden secrets or even supernatural surprises. This collection is a delightful treat for homeowners who have ever questioned those eerie noises before disaster strikes. Editors Charlaine Harris and Toni L. P. Kelner present an anthology focused on the paranormal challenges of DIY projects. It features a brand-new Sookie Stackhouse story by Charlaine Harris, alongside 13 additional cautionary tales from bestselling authors like Patricia Briggs, James Grady, Heather Graham, and Melissa Marr. This compilation promises a mix of fright and humor, perfect for those who enjoy tales that shake foundations and rattle pipes. It is the fourth anthology following previous collections like Wolfsbane and Mistletoe, Many Bloody Returns, and Death’s Excellent Vacation. The stories include "If I Had a Hammer" (Sookie Stackhouse #12.5) by Charlaine Harris, "Wizard Home Security" by Victor Gischler, "Gray" (Mercy Thompson #0.5) by Patricia Briggs, and many more, each offering a unique perspective on the trials of home improvement with a paranormal twist.

      Home Improvement
    • Inspektor Dalton a agentka Picketová musí zastavit bezohledného a sadistického vraha a jeho spolupracovníka ve štábu multimilionáře Farona Searse.

      Bílý plamen
      3,4
    • Il manoscritto di Chopin

      • 233bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen

      Harold Middleton, un ex investigatore di crimini di guerra, entra in possesso di una partitura di Chopin. Ciò che non sa, però, è che tra quelle note scritte a mano si nasconde un segreto che potrebbe minacciare la vita di milioni di americani. Middleton viaggia dalla Polonia agli Stati Uniti per sciogliere il mistero del manoscritto, viene accusato di omicidio, inseguito dai federali e si trasforma ben presto nell'obiettivo di un temibile assassino. Ma la minaccia più letale proviene dal suo passato: un uomo ritorna nella sua vita, come un'ombra. Un uomo che tutti chiamano Faust. Un libro in cui i più grandi autori di thriller si alternano in un turbine di azione e suspense, ognuno firmando un diverso capitolo.

      Il manoscritto di Chopin
      3,5
    • Druhá kniha série Kondor. Kondor je zpátky. Američané z něj dělají návnadu, Rusové se ho pokoušejí odstranit a Číňané ho chtějí využít ke svému zvrácenému plánu... Zdá se, že pouze pevné nervy, vychytralost a velká vůle žít mu mohou pomoci přežít. James Grady si již svým prvním románem z prostředí tajných služeb a vysoké politiky Šest dnů Kondora získal přízeň čtenářů i kritiky. Na úspěch navázal i jeho pokračováním s názvem Stín Kondora, kde mistrně využil své znalosti, které načerpal jako spolupracovník senátora Lee Metcalfa. V Kongresu Spojených států pracoval právě v době, kdy se naplno rozhořela slavná aféra Watergate, která vedla k rezignaci prezidenta Richarda Nixona.

      Stín Kondora
      2,9
    • Die 6 Tage des Condor

      • 155bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen

      Malcolms Job ist die Analyse von Spionage- und Kriminalromanen für die »Amerikanische Literaturgeschichtliche Gesellschaft« in Washington, alias »Sektion 9, Abteilung 17« der CIA. Doch plötzlich wird aus geruhsamer Lektüre Wirklichkeit. Während Malcolm gerade Sandwiches für seine Kollegen aus einer benachbarten Snackbar holt, werden das Gebäude der Gesellschaft überfallen und seine Kollegen ermordet. Er ist sicher, daß die Auftraggeber für diesen Coup irgendwo in der CIA selbst sitzen müssen, und bald wird ihm klar, daß auch er gesucht und gejagt wird. Malcolm taucht unter, und eine Menschenjagd großen Stils beginnt. CIA, FBI, die Polizei der Stadt Washington und Agenten eines fremden Geheimdienstes sind ihm auf den Fersen. Sechs Tage lang kommt er nicht zur Ruhe, und nur um Haaresbreite entwischt er den bezahlten Killern der anderen Seite und seinen eigenen Leuten, die ihn wegen Mordes suchen.

      Die 6 Tage des Condor