Blow-Out!

Scortia, Thomas N. And Frank M. Robinson

ISBN 10: 0531150305 / ISBN 13: 9780531150306

Published by Franklin Watts, New York NY, 1987

About this Item

Fifth and last of Scortia and Robinson's series of disaster thrillers, published a year after Scortia's death. Set in the then near-future of the early 21st century, deals with the construction of a tunnel for a bullet train, an alternative to air travel following a wave of terrorism! As new copy drawn from store stock, with jacket showing a bit of shelf wear. Signed by Robinson under authors' names opposite title page at a store autograph party.

Seller Inventory # 002241

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Blow-Out!
• Publisher: Franklin Watts, New York NY
• Publication Date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0531150305
• ISBN 13: 9780531150306
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Synopsis

During the construction of a coast-to-coast subway system, disaster strikes, and Chief Engineer Nordlund and his group are trapped underground with a crazed killer on the loose

Reviews

Set sometime in the immediate future, this novel depicts an America whose airlines are paralyzed by terrorism and oil scarcities. Hence the urgency to complete the underground bullet train linking New York and Chicago. Dane Nordlund, only on the job as chief engineer for several weeks, must contend with myriad problems as the Chicago crew prepares to complete the final hole-through for the tunnel under icy Lake Michigan. Nordland must deal with an FBI investigator and pressure from Congress to proceed on schedule at the expense of safety. What he doesn't know is that a crazed worker is bent on sabotaging the project. This disaster novel has all the right ingredients including a fast-paced narrative, good characterizations, and a suspenseful plot. A thoroughly entertaining page-turner recommended for public libraries. Maria A. Perez-Stable, Western Michigan Univ. Libs., Kalamazoo
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