Scarecrow: A Shane Schofield Thriller - Hardcover

Matthew Reilly

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786267798 ISBN 13: 9780786267798

Publisher: Thorndike Press, 2004

Synopsis

A New York Times Bestseller

The hero of Ice Station and Area 7 is back, but this time it's different. This time, enigmatic Marine Shane Schofield, call-sign SCARECROW, is the target - one of fifteen named in the greatest bounty hunt in history. With new, exotic locations and weaponry, plus a returning cast of old friends from the battlefield, Scarecrow is set to take the action/adventure world by storm and leave readers gasping for air.

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From the Back Cover

"He led his men into hell in "ICE STATION," He protected the President against all odds in "AREA 7," This time it's different. Because this time "SCARECROW" is the target..."
THE GREATEST BOUNTY HUNT IN HISTORY
FIFTEEN NAMES
There are 15 targets, the finest warriors in the world-commandos, spies, terrorists.
And they must all be dead by 12 noon, today. The price on their heads: almost $20 million each.
ONE HERO
Among the names on the target list, one stands out. An enigmatic Marine named Shane Schofield, call-sign: SCARECROW.
NO LIMITS
And so Schofield is plunged into a headlong race around the world, pursued by a fearsome collection of international bounty hunters-including the 'Black Knight', a notoriously ruthless hunter who seems intent on eliminating only Schofield. The race is on and the pace is frantic as Schofield fights for survival, in the process unveiling a vast international conspiracy and the terrible reason why he cannot, under any circumstances, be allowed to live...
"Lightning-paced."
--"Entertainment Weekly"
"Move over, Jack Ryan and Dirk Pitt-Marine Shane "Scarecrow" Schofield is the next great action hero."
--"Dallas Morning News"

About the Author

Matthew Reilly, born and still resident in Sydney, studied law before turning his pen to fiction. His seven novels - Ice Station, Temple, Contest, Area 7, Scarecrow, Seven Ancient Wonders and Six Sacred Stones have all been massive international bestsellers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thorndike Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786267798
• ISBN 13: 9780786267798
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 720