Morrell has been trained in firearms, hostage negotiation, assuming identities and several other skills. I think he deserves them, and assumed identity is proof positive of his talent. His thrillers have been translated into twentytwo languages and turned into recordbreaking films and toprated television miniseries. The creator of rambo and author of the bestselling the fifth profession has not lost his touch.
David 9292010 it was decent, but not great by any stretch of the imagination. He also 28 other novels, and a captain america comic book mini series. Below is a list of david morrell s books in order of when they were originally released. I highly recommend not only this book but also all the pre assumed identity ones which are also excellent. David morrells novels are well written,interesting and certain to please any one who enjoys actionmystery novels. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. From the author of the covenant of the flame and the fifth profession. Assumed identity has 11 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. I would certainly read another david morrell book and encourage friends, with an interest in suspense stories, to read it. David morrell has evoked comparisons with graham greene and ernest hemingway. In 1960, at the age of seventeen, he became a fan of the classic television series, route 66, about two youn. Another bloated actionthriller from morrell the covenant of the flame, 1991, etc. Morrell has played fast and loose with spy tradecraft and facts in previous books, like the fraternity of the stone and the brotherhood of the rose, but hes clearly done his homework here.
By david morrell assumed identity by david morrell from the author of the covenant of the flame and the fifth profession. Unbelievable action, exotic locations, great diverse characters, and an ingenious plot. David morrell born april 24, 1943 is a canadianamerican novelist, best known for his debut 1972 novel first blood, later adapted as the film of the same name, which went on to spawn the successful rambo franchise starring sylvester stallone. Assumed identity extreme denial by morrell, david and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. David morrell is sheer entertainment for any reader. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Assumed identity signaled, as far as im concerned, the beginning of the end.
Filled with nonstop suspense and stunning psychological insight, this is the story of brendan buchanan, undercover intelligence oper. From the author of the covenant of the flame and the fifth profess. Not including childrens books, i have probably read more books by david morrell than any other author, although it has been several years since ive last read him. Click to read more about assumed identity by david morrell. Extreme denial by david morrell standalone spy thriller novel, 1996.
Assumed identity by david morrell 9780446516693 booktopia. This was not my favorite morrell book but it was still good. November 11th, 2019 list of books by david morrell david morell is an accomplished novelist whose most notable novel is first blood, which the rambo movie franchies was made after. David morrell born april 24, 1943 is a canadianamerican novelist, best known for his debut. Filled with nonstop suspense and stunning psychological insight, this is the story of brendan buchanan, undercover intelligence operative and master of over two hundred false identities. He is best known for his first blood novels featuring rambo, which were adapted into the film series starring sylvester stallone.
First blood, the fifth prof on, assumed identity, testament. David morrell was born on april 24, 1943 in kitchener, ontario, canada. Brendan buchanan is an undercover intelligence operative who has impersonated more than 200 people in the last eight years. The action and thriller components of the novel sit right in morrell s wheelhouse, and the plot is fairly entertaining, but overall it falls short of morrell s usual standard of popcorn fun. He has written 28 novels, and his work has been translated into 30 languages. Extreme denial by david morrell, 1996 books reading order. Many readers might not know this, but though rambo author david morrell lives in the usa, he is actually canadian, having been born in the city of kitchener. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Assumed identity by david morrell signed first edition book.
David morrell made his debut as a novelist in 1972 with first blood, which was adapted into the film of the same name. Here, he takes a nifty notiona topsecret agent losing his own identity amidst his many false personaeand goes nearly nowhere with it, fast. Explore books by david morrell with our selection at. Listen to assumed identity by david morrell available from rakuten kobo. See all books authored by david morrell, including first blood, and the protector, and more on. Assumed identity book by david morrell half price books. David morrell books biography and list of works author of. David morrell is one of americas most popular and acclaimed storytellers, with over. Buy a discounted hardcover of assumed identity online from australias leading online bookstore. The acclaimed, bestselling author of the fifth profession returns with his most ambitious international thriller yetalready optioned for a major motion picture. Books reading order does not accept free books from authors or publishers in exchange for. David morrell is the new york times bestselling author of twentyeight books, including his awardwinning creepers. Assumed identity is an spy thriller that explores the question of identity for a man whose life has consisted for years of being anyone but himself.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading assumed identity. Assumed identity extreme by david morrell abebooks. Morrell continued to write many other novels, including the brotherhood of the rose. Good light reading material and always entertaining. Author david morrell bio and signed books vj books. Morrell has been trained in firearms, hostage negotiation, assuming identities and several other skills that are often written about in his fiction.
David morrell signed 1st edition book assumed identity now available. According to his website, he has been trained to handle firearms, crisis negotiation, assuming identities. With few exceptions, i have been extremely pleased with all of his novels. As always, the quality and depth of david morrell s research is plain to see, as is his interest in the subject matter. Assumed identity kindle edition by morrell, david r download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. His books have been sold over eighteen million copies around the world, with translations into over 22 languages so far. David morrell is a canadianamerican bestselling thriller author of books like the brotherhood of the rose, as we as first blood, which made possible the entire rambo franchise. The action and thriller components of the novel sit right in morrells wheelhouse, and the plot is fairly entertaining, but overall it falls short of morrells usual standard of popcorn fun.
Choose from over 50,000 books from the premier collectible book site. During his career as an undercover army special operations agent, brendan buchanan has taken on more than 200 assumed identities. Assumed identity book by david morrell thriftbooks. David morrell assumed identity 1st edition 1st printing 091993 hcdj. Below is a list of david morrells books in order of when they were originally released. A member of a specialoperations until so covert it may as well be run by ghosts, buchanan is a master of impersonation, a specialist in assuming false identities.
His fantastic storytelling plays out like your watching an action movie. Sep 01, 1993 assumed identity is an spy thriller that explores the question of identity for a man whose life has consisted for years of being anyone but himself. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. He also goes by other names potter, crawford, block, davis in fact, over two hundred others. Assumed identity and millions of other books are available for instant access. Get the best deals on david morrell 1st edition books when you shop the largest online selection at. The plot is complicated, but easy to follow with a surprising, if slightly disappointing ending. Cofounder of the international thrillers writers organization, he is considered by many to be the father of the modern action novel. David morrell is a canadianamerican author of thriller novels. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Ive never been the type to read a lot of spy novels before, but i was constantly hearing such good things about david morrell that i finally went to the library and checked out assumed identity. So, if ever youve wondered about the david morrell book order, you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a host of other features, plus.
Assumed identity audiobook by david morrell rakuten kobo. True to morrell s style, the protector is a fastmoving thriller from the first page until the last. But now his multipersonality occupation threatens to destroy him. David morrell is one of americas most popular and acclaimed storytellers, with more than eighteen million copies of his books in print. Author david morrells complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. There is a limit to how far you can stretch a book of this sort. David morrell has 168 books on goodreads with 175935 ratings. Now, the author of numerous new york times bestsellers again offers the novel that not only giv. Assumed identity book by david morrell 11 available. Morrell has been trained in firearms, hostage negotiation, assuming identities and several other skills that are often. Desperate measures by david morrell standalone action thriller novel, 1994. David morrell is the awardwinning author of first blood, the novel in which rambo was created. Mp3 unabridged publishers weekly publishers weekly this is a thrillaminute adventure novel.
Buy assumed identity by david morrell online at alibris. David morrell books biography and list of works author. This was probably one of the best books i have read in the last year. His novels are very difficult to put down after a reader begins reading them. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. But now his unique gifts and desperate pathology threaten to destroy him.
Indictment power and politics in the construction industry. That doesnt sound like a good read, but if you are a fan of morrell s, you will enjoy the book. David morrell books in order for his rambo series, his brotherhood of the rose. David morrell is a canadianamerican bestselling thriller author of books like the. Assumed identity david morrell audiobook online download. Theres a fearsome villain that makes for a great showdown at the end of the book. So far, im thinking assumed identity isnt his best work. An intelligence operatives multipersonality occupation threatens to destroy him. They need to be at least semibelievable and this book. David morrell books list of books by author david morrell. Assumed identity by david morrell, 1994 books reading order. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. It started off at a fast clip, then got slow before it got predictable.