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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. When Dr. Stephen Swain is teleported into the New York Public Library with his young daughter in his arms, he must fight to save both their lives in an interalien contest. Winner takes all in this fast paced, action packed thriller. (  )SamanthaMarie | Mar 2, 2009 |   This book was a real page turner. At times a little far fetched but still very good. An inter galatic contest where there is only one survivor. Must read (  )mmamadden | Mar 2, 2009 | Not as good as some of his other works (like the Scarecrow books) but still an enjoyable read. As a father I loved how a normal man can become the ultimate fighter when his child's life was threated. ( )Oogod | Jul 21, 2008 | This book was recommended by my mother. When I realized it was by the same author as Ice Station, I readily snatched it up at the library. This was Matt Reilly's first book, and an extremely action-packed book for a first novel. I liked the main character, Swain, too. Imagine Viggo playing him in the movie. I thought he could have had Swain's daughter Holly play a more pivotal role, but sometimes kids are just supposed to be kids, I guess. On a scale of 1 to 10, it’s a 7. krysteria | Apr 15, 2008 | apparently the first book this author wrote. i didn't finish it (after reading "temple" this one is quite slow and boring.) alliens chose earth (and this specific mall where the hero and his little girl are at the moment shopping) for their intergalactic, interspecies championship fight. they have these all the time on a different planet. too farfetched for me. ( )vegaheim | Apr 3, 2008 | 0.049 seconds to build listing  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0312286252, Hardcover)The New York Public Library. A silent sanctuary of knowledge; a 100-year-old labyrinth of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and long marble hallways. For Doctor Stephen Swain and his daughter, Holly, it is the site of a nightmare. Because for one night this historic building is to be the venue for a contest. A contest in which Swain is to compete - whether he likes it or not. The rules are simple: Seven contestants will enter, only one will leave. With his daughter in his arms, Stephen Swain is plunged into a terrifying fight for survival. The stakes are high, the odds brutal. He can choose to run, to hide or to fight - but if he wants to live, he has to win. For in this contest, unless you leave as the victor, you do not leave at all. Readers all over the world have been cheering about Matthew Reilly’s lightning fast adventure thrillers. Contest, the action-packed extravaganza that launched this international bestselling career, is vintage Reilly at his explosive best. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:24 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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