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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. A little weak - lots of action. Not too impressed.  Nschip | Aug 19, 2009 |  When Stephen Swain are trapped in vicous killing contest in the New York state library, they need to fight their way out to survive. Their only way out is to win, and to win, you have to survive. But when ferocious aliens, electric n=barriers and giant monsters are all trying to stop you, what chance do you have? This is an enthralling book, with plently of great descriptions. It has constant action srewart | Aug 17, 2009 | 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 |  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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