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'''Landslide''' is a [[novel]] written by [[English people|English]] author [[Desmond Bagley]], and was first published in [[1967 in literature|1967]]. |
'''Landslide''' is a [[novel]] written by [[English people|English]] author [[Desmond Bagley]], and was first published in [[1967 in literature|1967]]. |
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==Plot introduction== |
==Plot introduction== |
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[[Geologist]], Bob Boyd, who works in [[British Columbia]] timber country, has no memory of his past following a terrible accident, which only he survived. |
[[Geologist]], Bob Boyd, who works in [[British Columbia]] timber country, has no memory of his past following a terrible accident, which only he survived. |
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Hired by the powerful Matterson Corporation to survey land before they build a great new dam, he begins to uncover the shaky foundations of the Matterson |
Hired by the powerful Matterson Corporation to survey land before they build a great new dam, he begins to uncover the shaky foundations of the Matterson |
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Matters are complicated when he falls in love with Claire Trinavant, the last link to a forgotten family whose name strikes a mysteriously |
Matters are complicated when he falls in love with Claire Trinavant, the last link to a forgotten family whose name strikes a mysteriously |
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resonant chord. |
resonant chord. |
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| ⚫ | ''After all, he could capture me and take ne back to Fort Farrell, and then the whole story would blow up in his face. He had to get rid of me and the only way was by another killing. I shivered slightly. I had led a pretty tough life but I had never been pursued with deadly intention before. This was quite a new experience and likely to be my last. Of course, it was still possible for me to quit. I could head further west and then southwest to the coast, hitting it at Stewart or Prince Rupert; I could then get lost and never see Fort Farrell again. Bit I knew I would not do that because of Mac and Clare - especially Clare. I dug a blanket from my pack and wrapped it round me. I was dead beat and in no fit condition to make important decisions. It would be time enough in daylight to worry about what to do next. I dropped to sleep with Mac's words echoing in my ears: Keep fighting; give them another slug whole they're off balance.'' - from '''back cover of 1967 edition''' |
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''After all, he could capture me and take ne back to Fort Farrell, and then the whole story would blow up in his face. He had to get rid of me and the only way was by another killing. |
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| ⚫ | I shivered slightly. I had led a pretty tough life but I had never been pursued with deadly intention before. This was quite a new experience and likely to be my last. Of course, it was still possible for me to quit. I could head further west and then southwest to the coast, hitting it at Stewart or Prince Rupert; I could then get lost and never see Fort Farrell again. Bit I knew I would not do that because of Mac and Clare - especially Clare. |
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I dug a blanket from my pack and wrapped it round me. I was dead beat and in no fit condition to make important decisions. It would be time enough in daylight to worry about what to do next. I dropped to sleep with Mac's words echoing in my ears: Keep fighting; give them another slug whole they're off balance.'' - from '''back cover of 1967 edition''' |
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Revision as of 23:58, 16 June 2009
 2001 paperback edition | |
| Author | Desmond Bagley |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller Novel |
| Publisher | House of Stratus |
Publication date | 1967 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| Pages | 274 pgs |
| ISBN | 1-84232-014-9 |
| Preceded by | Wyatt's Hurricane |
| Followed by | The Vivero Letter |
Landslide is a novel written by English author Desmond Bagley, and was first published in 1967.
Plot introduction
Geologist, Bob Boyd, who works in British Columbia timber country, has no memory of his past following a terrible accident, which only he survived. Hired by the powerful Matterson Corporation to survey land before they build a great new dam, he begins to uncover the shaky foundations of the Matterson family and becomes a fly in their ointment. Matters are complicated when he falls in love with Claire Trinavant, the last link to a forgotten family whose name strikes a mysteriously resonant chord.
After all, he could capture me and take ne back to Fort Farrell, and then the whole story would blow up in his face. He had to get rid of me and the only way was by another killing. I shivered slightly. I had led a pretty tough life but I had never been pursued with deadly intention before. This was quite a new experience and likely to be my last. Of course, it was still possible for me to quit. I could head further west and then southwest to the coast, hitting it at Stewart or Prince Rupert; I could then get lost and never see Fort Farrell again. Bit I knew I would not do that because of Mac and Clare - especially Clare. I dug a blanket from my pack and wrapped it round me. I was dead beat and in no fit condition to make important decisions. It would be time enough in daylight to worry about what to do next. I dropped to sleep with Mac's words echoing in my ears: Keep fighting; give them another slug whole they're off balance. - from back cover of 1967 edition
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