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Hardcover Fiction

Week of September 3, 1972

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CAPTAINS AND THE KINGS
Taylor Caldwell
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CAPTAINS AND THE KINGS

by Taylor Caldwell · Doubleday

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Joseph Armagh is a poor Irish immigrant who is determined to create a better life for his family. He arrives in America in the mid-19th century. Through personal struggle, heartache and perseverance, he becomes one the the wealthest and most powerful men in the country.

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THE LEVANTER
Eric Ambler
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THE TERMINAL MAN
Michael Crichton
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THE TERMINAL MAN

by Michael Crichton · Alfred A. Knopf

Harry Benson is prone to violent, uncontrollable seizures and is under police guard after attacking two people. Dr. Roger McPherson, head of the prestigious Neuropsychiatric Research Unit at University Hospital in Los Angeles, is convinced he can cure Benson through a procedure called Stage Three. During this highly specialized experimental surgery, electrodes will be place in the patient's brain, sending monitored, soothing pulses to its pleasure canyons. Though the operation is a success, there is an unforeseen development. Benson learns how to control the pulses and is increasing their frequency. He escapes -- a homicidal maniac loose in the city -- and nothing will stop his murderous rampages or impede his deadly agenda.

Historical bestseller data sourced from the New York Times Book Review, archived by Hawes Publications.