The Second Angel by Philip Kerr

The Second Angel by Philip Kerr

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Summary

It is 2069 and mankind is on the brink of extinction thanks to a virus that will wipe out four fifths of the population within ten years. In a world where blood is more valuable than gold, a man, whose daughter needs regular blood transfusions, must do all he can to get at the supplies. From the author of MARCH VIOLETS and DEAD MEAT.

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The Second Angel by Philip Kerr

A raid on an impregnable bank. If it succeeds, mankind has a future. A masterpiece from a world class thriller writer. In 2069 mankind is on the edge of extinction. 80% of the population have P2, a parvovirus that will kill them within 10 years. The only cure is a complete transfusion of uncontaminated blood. Blood fee of P2 is now worth $1,480,000 a litre. Blood has become life itself and the healthy few guard theior supplies very jealously. The 1st National Reserve Bank is on the moon, protected by an impregnable array of security devices. But now the man who designed the systems , is on the run. His daughter has a rare genetic disorder: needing regular blood transfusions. Only place for this is the blood bank and he is too dangerous to be allowed to live. And so begins the impossible bank raid, watched by the mysterious 2nd Angel. An entity who has an agenda all it's own, upon which hangs the future of mankind.
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ISBN 13 9780752814438
ISBN 10 0752814435
Title The Second Angel
Author Philip Kerr
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1998-10-19
Number of pages 480
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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