Marathon Man A Novel
Marathon Man by William Goldman is a thrilling novel published by Random House Publishing Group on July 3, 2001. This edition, the 1st Ballantine Books edition, spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Tom “Babe” Levy, a dedicated runner striving for both athletic and academic success while grappling with the aftermath of his father’s scandalous suicide. An unexpected visit from his older brother triggers a series of harrowing events that thrust Babe into a world of terror and treachery.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative that explores themes of espionage and suspense as Babe races against time to uncover the truth behind a deadly conspiracy. The plot delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the psychological impact of past traumas. With its gripping storyline, Marathon Man presents a vivid portrayal of a man caught in a life-or-death struggle, making it a notable entry in the thriller genre.
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William Goldman’s remarkable career spans more than five decades, and his credentials run the gamut from bestselling novelist to Oscar-winning screenwriter to Hollywood raconteur. He’s beloved by millions of readers as the author of the classic comic-romantic fantasy The Princess Bride. And he’s notorious for creating the most harrowing visit to the dentist in literary and cinematic history–in one of the seminal thrillers of the twentieth century. . . .
MARATHON MAN
Tom “Babe” Levy is a runner in every sense: racing tirelessly toward his goals of athletic and academic excellence–and endlessly away from the specter of his famous father’s scandal-driven suicide. But an unexpected visit from his beloved older brother will set in motion a chain of events that plunge Babe into a vortex of terror, treachery, and murder–and force him into a race for his life . . . and for the answer to the fateful question, “Is it safe?”
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