[New York]: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 044024370X . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Brett Battles directly on the title page; Meet Jonathan Quinn: a freelance operative with a take-no-prisoners style and the heart of a loner. His job? Professional "cleaner." Nothing too violent, just disposing of bodies, doing a little cleanup if necessary. (from the dust-jacket) ; A Jonathan Quinn Novel; 8vo; [vii], viii, [ix-x], [1]-353, [354], [4] pages; Signed by Author .

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Meet Jonathan Quinn: a freelance operative with a take-no-prisoners style and the heart of a loner. His job? Professional "cleaner." Nothing too violent, just disposing of bodies, doing a little cleanup if necessary. But in Brett Battles's electrifying debut novel, Quinn's latest assignment will change everything, igniting a harrowing journey of violence, betrayal, and revenge.The job seemed simple enough: investigating a suspicious case of arson. But when a dead body turns up where it doesn't belong--and Quinn's handlers at "the Office" turn strangely silent--he knows he's in over his head. With only a handful of clues, Quinn scrambles for cover, struggling to find out why someone wants him dead . . . and if it's linked to a larger attempt to wipe out the Office. The CleanerQuinn's only hope may be Orlando, a woman from his past who's reluctant to help but who may hold the key to solving the case. Suddenly the two are prying into old crimes, crisscrossing continents, struggling to stay alive long enough to unbury the truth. But as the hunt intensifies, Quinn is stunned by what he uncovers: a chilling secret . . . and a brilliantly orchestrated conspiracy--with an almost unimaginable goal.Furiously paced, filled with superbly drawn characters and pitch-perfect dialogue, The Cleaner puts a powerful twist on all our expectations as it confirms Brett Battles's place as one of the most exciting new talents in suspense fiction today.From the Hardcover edition.

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Bookseller: Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 25146
Title: The Cleaner - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Author: Battles, Brett
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
ISBN 10: 044024370X
ISBN 13: 9780440243700
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Place of Publication: [New York]
Date Published: 2007
Keywords: Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, Cons YuSon, Cons YuSon, Fiction

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