The Hermes Adventure
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A pulse-quickening tale of daring and discovery, The Hermes Adventure by Rex Morgan thrusts its protagonist into a world of high stakes, intrigue, and relentless pursuit, where the line between triumph and disaster is razor-thin. Set against a backdrop that crackles with tension, the narrative chronicles a gripping journey in which courage, cunning, and resourcefulness are the only currencies that matter. Morgan constructs a plot that moves with the precision and momentum of a well-oiled machine, pulling readers through twists and revelations that demand attention from the very first page. Morgan's storytelling illustrates a confident command of the adventure genre, weaving action seamlessly with character depth, ensuring that the stakes feel both personal and universal. The title's allusion to Hermes — the fleet-footed messenger of the gods — signals a story steeped in speed, wit, and the thrill of the chase, echoing mythic undertones beneath a thoroughly modern surface. Published by The Runciman Press, The Hermes Adventure stands as a testament to the enduring power of a well-crafted adventure yarn — one that leaves the reader breathless and hungry to know what lies just beyond the next horizon.
Author: Rex Morgan
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, The Runciman Press
Genre: Adventure fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A pulse-quickening tale of daring and discovery, The Hermes Adventure by Rex Morgan thrusts its protagonist into a world of high stakes, intrigue, and relentless pursuit, where the line between triumph and disaster is razor-thin. Set against a backdrop that crackles with tension, the narrative chronicles a gripping journey in which courage, cunning, and resourcefulness are the only currencies that matter. Morgan constructs a plot that moves with the precision and momentum of a well-oiled machine, pulling readers through twists and revelations that demand attention from the very first page. Morgan's storytelling illustrates a confident command of the adventure genre, weaving action seamlessly with character depth, ensuring that the stakes feel both personal and universal. The title's allusion to Hermes — the fleet-footed messenger of the gods — signals a story steeped in speed, wit, and the thrill of the chase, echoing mythic undertones beneath a thoroughly modern surface. Published by The Runciman Press, The Hermes Adventure stands as a testament to the enduring power of a well-crafted adventure yarn — one that leaves the reader breathless and hungry to know what lies just beyond the next horizon.