You will receive an email alert if one or more of the authors youre following has a new release. His extensively researched books included such pageturners as the chapman report 1960, about human sexuality. As state after state ratifies the amendment, pushing it ever closer to becoming the law of the land, collins must get to the bottom of an unimaginable conspiracybefore time runs out for the fundamental liberties of all americans. The word has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Below is a list of irvine wallaces books in order of when they were first released. The classic thriller of an ancient manuscript, a secret society committed to hiding an explosive truth, and the man who must uncover that truthif he can stay alive long enoughin the ruins of the ancient roman seaport of ostia antica, an italian archaeologist has discovered a first century papyrus, its faded text revealing a new gospel written by. Irving wallace books list of books by irving wallace. Alfred kinsey conducted interviews with thousands of men and women on their sexual habits, irving wallaces blockbuster novel the chapman report concerns the interviewing of a number of society ladies from a community in california known only as the briars.
Of course i didnt remember it except for the main theme of the book. In the word by irving wallace, the hero steve randall, is initially a man of no faith in the word of god. He was known for his heavily researched novels, many with a sexual theme. The word is a 1972 mystery thriller novel by irving wallace, which explores the origin of the. His works gained popularity due to the wellresearched data in the books which were laced with heavy sexual themes. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. During the course of the novel, he regains his faith, only to lose it again by the books end. The book itself though is a great display of irving wallaces talents as a writer, showing him developing in both style and themes. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Discount prices on books by irving wallace, including titles like the square pegs some americans who dared to be different. In this one, for example, a publicity man is hired to handle the public relations aspect of a new release of the bible, which will include a newly discovered book of james, brother of jesus. Wallace has also compiled several nonfiction works with his family, including the peoples almanac and the book of lists, both of which have spawned sequels. Irving wallace wrote sixteen novels and seventeen nonfiction titles during his long career.
This novel is very long, with too many unnecessary subplots and situations, but it is also thoughtprovoking. The seventh secret irving wallace author 2012 the prize. The word is similar to dan browns the da vinci code. If you like, you can change the digest interval below. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. To the world at large, the word if it is genuine will come as a revelation, a call to revived faith and hope in an age of doubt and fear. See all books authored by irving wallace, including the peoples almanac presents the book of lists, and the word, and more on. The word a novel by irving wallace a novel best seller. Irving wallace provides a lot of interesting details about how the new testament was written, how bibles were published, and the historical facts surrounding the life of christ.
The word is a 1972 mystery thriller novel by american writer irving wallace, which explores the origin of the new testament of the bible. The seven minutes by irving wallace 1969 hc 1st edition 1st printing dust jacket. In this exciting and provocative book, irving wallace, one of americas most famous novelists, turns to. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Chapman who is conducting an investigation into the sex lives of various society ladies.
This discovery will show the world a new jesus christ, fill in the missing years of his ministry, contradict the existing accounts of his lifeand potentially destroy the foundation of. Really breathtaking, mysteriously narrated, and never ending climax. Irving wallace march 19, 1916 june 29, 1990 was an american bestselling author and screenwriter. The main characters of this fiction, thriller story are. Download the r document irving wallace pdf genial ebooks. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The word by irving wallace, first edition abebooks passion for books. First published in 1976, irving wallaces bestselling thriller. I was a little disappointed by the ending, but that is just my opinion. A novel by irving wallace and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. During the course of the novel, he regains his faith, only to lose it again by. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Pdf the prize book by irving wallace free download 704. Top 10 books by irving wallace best book recommendations.
Wallace was known for his heavily researched novels, many with a sexual theme. Irving wallace is something of a popular hackwriter who can come up with the occasional compelling plotline. Irving wallace, whose popular novels over the past 30 years made him one of the bestread and bestselling 20thcentury american authors, died. The man, about a black man becoming president of the u. Free download or read online the prize pdf epub book. Irving wallace was an american writer, who was an author as well as a screenwriter. In the ruins of the ancient roman seaport of ostia antica, an italian archaeologist has discovered a firstcentury papyrus, its faded text revealing a new gospel written by james, younger brother of jesus. Irvine wallace made his debut as a published author in 1955 with the nonfiction book the fabulous originals. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The first edition of the novel was published in 1962, and was written by irving wallace. The seven minutes by irving wallace, 1969, pocket books edition, the seven minutes 1969 edition open library. Irving wallace, whose 33 books sold in the millions, is. Irving wallace was an american bestselling author and screenwriter.
The word by irving wallace, first edition abebooks. Together his books sold more than 250,000,000 copies around the world. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. This book is a remarkable series of personal adventures, a lively and uninhibited account of the strange people, places and things that have fascinated irving wallace over the past twenty years. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 704 pages and is available in paperback format. With insatiable curiosity he looks behind the scenes of. The word by wallace, irving and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The word book by irving wallace 5 available editions. Irving wallace has 43 books on goodreads with 40199 ratings. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. The prize 1962, a fictional behindthescenes account of the nobel prizes. The story is exciting, lots of twists and turns, and for those who are either christians or know about the bible, its contents, the various versions of it such as the king james, and related subjects like the dead sea scrolls, the narrative will have extra interest, although the word works also as a straight thriller.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Irving wallaces most popular book is the second lady. His first major bestseller was the chapman report 1960, a. A novel hardcover march 27, 1972 by irving wallace author visit amazons irving wallace page. You can view and manage by clicking to manage smashwords alerts. His first novel was published in 1959, which was titled the sins of philip fleming. Irving wallace books list of books by author irving wallace. Written by irving wallace, audiobook narrated by fred filbrich. Fan club by wallace, irving hardback book the fast free shipping.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. He is not unhappy with that nor does he feel any the less a man for that. Buy the word a novel by wallace, irving from amazons fiction books store. He wrote screenplays for a variety of studios from 1950 to 1959, when he turned solely to writing books. Born in 1916 on the 19th of march, the american author irving wallace was first brought up in chicago, illinois, to a russian jewish family, his mother being bessie liss and his father being alexander wallace, an american derivative of the name wallechinsky. To the syndicate of international bible publishers and their theologians, who have guarded the secret since its discovery and gambled their lives and fortunes on its authenticity the word is a consuming. The plot of the novel is based around the discovery within roman ruins of a new gospel written by jesus younger brother, james in the first century. The word irving wallace author 2019 the man irving wallace author 2011 the nympho and other maniacs irving wallace author 2019 the pigeon project.
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