A Talent For War
by McDevitt, Jack
A Talent for War is a science fiction and mystery novel by Jack McDevitt, the story of a search by Alex Benedict, the protagonist, to discover the nature of a mysterious project Alex's uncle had been working on at the time of his death. This investigation leads deep into the history of a war between human civilization and a neighboring alien civilization and challenges the foundation mythos of the current human government.
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A Talent For War
by Jack McDevitt
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- Used - Very Good
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- First Paperback Edition
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- 1989
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- Soft Cover
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- 9780441795536
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New York, NY: ACE. Very Good. 1989. First Paperback Edition. Soft Cover. 4 1/4" x 6 3/4" 0441795536 PAPERBACK Everyone knew the legend of Christopher Sim: fighter, leader and an interstellar hero with a rare talent for war. But now, Alex Benedict has found a startling bit of information, long buried in an ancient computer… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Talent for War
by Jack McDevitt
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- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1989
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- Paperback
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Ace Books, USA, 1989. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback. 309 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Ace Books, USA, 1989. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have superficial rubbing/wear. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Spine has minimal reading creases. . Hole punch in front cover. Pages are lightly tanned. *** ABOUT… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Talent For War
by Jack McDevitt
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- June 29, 2004
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Reston, Virginia, USA
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A TALENT FOR WAR
by McDevitt, Jack
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- First Edition
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- 1989
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N. Potomac, Maryland, USA
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NY: Ace, 1989. 1st printing, Feb. 1989. Cover art by Darrell Sweet. paperback original. Creasing; tanning; edge and corner chips, nicks, and wear.. First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good-. Item Price
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A Talent For War
by McDevitt, Jack
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- 1989
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New York: Ace Books. Very Good. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Paperback. Mass Market PB . Light reading creases and shelf wear, some foxing to inside covers and edges of reading block. ; Paperback original, first printing with full number line, February 1989. Nice tight copy, no names inside. Cover art by Darrell K. Sweet. ; The… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Talent For War
by McDevitt, Jack
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- First Edition
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- 1989
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- Paperback
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- 9781870532099
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Salem, Oregon, USA
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Kinnell Publications, 1989. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good/Very Good. 8x5x1. Signed. Signed by McDevitt at the title page. Maroon boards, very good with light rubbing to edges, bump to front corner of spine foot. Spine square. Binding sound. Dust jacket very good with light edgewear including slight crumpling to front corner of spine foot. Foxed to textblock edges.… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Talent for War
by McDevitt, Jack
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- 1989
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- Trade Paperback
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- 9780441795536
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Ace, 1989. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Book is in very good condition. General shelf and handling wear; tanning to pages. Interior is clean with a tight spine. Item Price
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A Talent for War: 1 (Alex Benedict Novel)
by McDevitt, Jack
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- 2004
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- Reissue
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- 9780441012176
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A Talent for War
by Jack McDevitt
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- Published
- 1989
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- Paperback
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- 9780441795536
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Traralgon, Victoria, AUS
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Ace Books, USA, 1989. Paperback. Good. Paperback. 309 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Ace Books, USA, 1989. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have superficial rubbing/wear. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Spine has minor lean and minimal reading creases. . Hole punch in front cover. Pages are reasonably tanned. ***… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Talent for War
by McDevitt, Jack
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- Used - Good
- Published
- 1989
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- Mass Market Paperback
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- 9780441795536
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CEDAR GROVE, West Virginia, USA
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New York: Ace, 1989. Mass Market Paperback. Good. 7x1x5. No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. faint spine crease, edge wear. Christopher Sim changed mankind's history forever when he forged a rag-tag group of misfits into the weapon that broke the alien Ashiyyur. But now, one man believes Sim was a fraud, and Alex must follow… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Talent for War
by Jack McDevitt
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- Published
- 1989
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- Mass Market Paperback
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- 9780441795536
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Penguin Publishing Group, 1989. Mass Market Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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A Talent for War
by McDevitt, Jack
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- 1989
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- Paperback
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Forrestfield, Western Australia, AUS
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United States: Ace, 1989. Book. Good. Mass Market Paperback. Remainder punch hole to front cover, spine creased. Where possible small books will have postage reduced. Item Price
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A Talent For War
by McDevitt, Jack
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- Used - Fine
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- First Edition Fourth Printing
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- 2004
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- Paperback
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- 9780441012176
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COSTA MESA, California, USA
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New York: Ace Books,, 2004. First Edition Fourth Printing. A Mass Market Paperback. Fine/No Jacket As Published. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. A Trade Book. Item Price
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A Talent for War
by McDevitt, Jack
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- Used - Good
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- 2nd Paperback Printing
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- 1989
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- Paperback
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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New York: Ace Books, 1989. Above average reading copy of this fine novel. Interiors are tightly bound and unmarked. Covers show light creasing and chipping. Spine is chipped and creased with rubs to the points. Above average reading copy and quite usable.. 2nd Paperback Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Darrell Sweet - Cover Art. 12mo -… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Talent for War
by McDevitt, Jack
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- First Edition 1st Printing
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- 1989
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- Paperback
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- 9780441795536
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york, Ontario, CAN
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.: Ace, 1989. Please email us if you would like further information or if you would like us to send you a picture of the book. The book i am offering may not have the same cover as the one pictured. they are stock photos from the site. Thanks for looking!. First Edition 1st Printing. Mass Market… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Talent For War
by McDevitt, Jack
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- 2004
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Ace, 2004. Mass Market Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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A Talent For War
by Jack McDevitt
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- June 2004
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Ace, June 2004. Mass Market Paperback. Used - Good. Item Price
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A Talent For War
by Jack McDevitt
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Kutztown, Pennsylvania, USA
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Ace, June 2004. Mass Market Paperback . Used Good. We carry new and used books in our storefront. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Please contact us if you have questions regarding this item. Item Price
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A Talent for War
by McDevitt, Jack
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Ace. Collectible - Good. Collectible - Good. Mass Market Paperback edition. From the library of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. (Science Fiction, Fantasy) Item Price
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A Talent For War
by Jack McDevitt
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- June 2004
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- Mass Market Paperback
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- 9780441012176
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APPLETON, Wisconsin, USA
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