{"product_id":"icarus-agenda-ludlum-1988-hardcover","title":"The Icarus Agenda by Robert Ludlum — 1988 Hardcover with Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Icarus Agenda by Robert Ludlum, a political thriller about a quiet congressman from Colorado drawn into a dangerous game of international espionage and hostage negotiations. When an American embassy is seized by terrorists with impossible demands, Ludlum builds a high-stakes story of secrets, betrayal, and the cost of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Ludlum's signature style—intricate plotting, political intrigue, and a protagonist who finds himself in over his head. For readers who collected his work in the 1980s or who want a solid entry point into his thrillers, this hardcover with dust jacket is readable and worth choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Novel hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Icarus Agenda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/robert-ludlum-books-the-espionage-collection\" title=\"Robert Ludlum collection\"\u003eRobert Ludlum\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Random House, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 677\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5\" H × 6.5\" W × 2\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-394-54397-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Political thriller, espionage, suspense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pages intact and readable throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding sound and secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText block clean with no major stains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket present and intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket shows spotting and age consistent with a 35+ year old book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage ends show some foxing and spotting as shown in photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers show expected shelf wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1988 at the height of Ludlum's popularity, The Icarus Agenda is a sprawling political thriller set against Cold War tensions and international hostage crises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is perfect for readers collecting Ludlum's 1980s work, fans of political espionage fiction, or anyone who enjoyed his Bourne series and wants to explore his standalone thrillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of a congressman drawn into impossible negotiations makes this a solid page-turner for the thriller reader who values plot complexity and high stakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLudlum fans know his books are built to be read and reread — this copy is ready for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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