Publication: Delacorte Press, 1981, New York
First edition. Author's second book. Fine in dust jacket with tiny closed tear to foot of spine and to bottom edge of rear panel and light wear to the corners. St Patrick's Day, New York City. Everyone is celebrating but everyone is in for the shock of his life. Born into the heat and hatred of the Northern Ireland conflict, IRA man Brian Flynn has masterminded a brilliant terrorist act - the seizure of Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Among his hostages: the woman Brian Flynn once loved, a former terrorist turned peace activist. Among his enemies: an Irish American police lieutenant fighting against a traitor inside his own ranks and a shadowy British intelligence officer pursuing his own cynical, bloody plan. Elusive title.
Inventory Number: 27428