The Better Angels.

CHARLES MCCARRY

Publication: EP Dutton, 1979, New York

First edition. Fine in dust jacket with light wear to the spine ends and two tiny closed tears to the bottom edge of the rear cover. The novel takes place in an election year, in a deeply polarized America. The presidential race matches a tall, lantern-jawed liberal against a far-right former businessman with deep ties to the energy industry. The principal threat to the country comes from Islamic terrorists who are almost impossible to track down, are led by an Arab prince made rich by oil, and are desperate to acquire nuclear bombs to use against Israel or major American cities.

Inventory Number: 36181