WHEN THE KILLING'S DONE
by Boyle, T. C
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
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About This Item
New York: Viking Penguin, 2011. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The award-winning Boyle's thirteenth novel is a story of environmental conflict over the future of the Channel Island's off the coast of California. Alma Takesure, a National Park Service biologist, leads the efforts to rid the island of black rats and feral pigs, invasive species that are endangering native animals. On the other side is local businessman, Dave Lajoy, and folksinger, Anise Reed, who are fiercely opposed to the killing of any species. The conflict between environment protectors and animal rights activists escalates to sabotage and violent confrontation. First edition, first printing (as stated, with complete numberline). About 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches, 369 pages in tan paper-covered boards with gold lettering on spine. Dustjacket's wraparound photo shows stormy ocean waters roiling around islands with man-made structure at highest point on island. Boards, text and dj are clean, complete and unmarked. No noticeable flaws or damage such as tears, creases, chipping or scratching. Not ex-library, not remaindered. Dj not price-clipped. A collectable copy of a timely book from an author known for dealing with the confrontational issues of our era.
Synopsis
T.C. Boyle's most powerful and fully realized work yet-"terrifically exciting and unapologetically relevant" ( The Washington Post ). Principally set on the wild Channel Islands off the coast of California, T.C. Boyle's new novel is a gripping adventure with a timely theme. Alma Boyd Takesue is a National Park Service biologist spearheading the efforts to save the islands' native creatures from invasive species. Her antagonist, Dave LaJoy, is a local businessman who is fiercely opposed to the killing of any animals whatsoever and will go to any lengths to subvert her plans. As their confrontation plays out in a series of scenes escalating in violence, drama, and danger, When the Killing's Done relates a richly humane tale about the dominion we attempt to exert, for better or worse, over the natural world.
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- Bookseller
- H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005955
- Title
- WHEN THE KILLING'S DONE
- Author
- Boyle, T. C
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Viking Penguin
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2011
- Keywords
- MODERN NOVEL, PACIFIC OCEAN, ISLAND ECOLOGY, ENDANGERED SPECIES, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, INVASIVE RATS, WILD PIGS, CHANNEL ISLANDS, ENVIRONMENT,
- Bookseller catalogs
- California; Crime; Fine Literature;
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H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
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Canandaigua, New York
About H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.
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