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Waking the Dead

Published
Feb 2000
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Suspense Suspense
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385

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A congressional candidate's campaign threatens to unravel when he becomes consumed by an obsession with his dead lover in this masterful novel from bestselling author Scott Spencer   Aspiring politician Fielding Pierce and social activist Sarah Williams are madly in love. But while both are passionate liberals, their very different approaches to their beliefs result in a rollercoaster relationship. Nevertheless, when Sarah is killed in a terrorist attack during a mission to help Chilean refugees, Fielding is devastated and engrosses himself in his political ambitions. Years later, on the verge of election to the U.S. Congress, Fielding becomes haunted by Sarah's memory, causing him to call into question not only his ideals but also his sanity.   Told with heartbreaking intensity, Waking the Dead is a profound examination of love and loss.   This ebook features an illustrated biography of Scott Spencer, including rare photos from the author's personal collection.

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Jul 1987 Ballantine ISBN 0345340736
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Feb 2000 Berkley ISBN 0425169626
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Apr 1986 Knopf ISBN 0394543564
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Nov 2010 Open Road Publishing ISBN 1453205470
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Nov 2010 Open Road Publishing ISBN B004AYCNU2
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Nov 2010 Open Road Publishing ISBN 1453205489
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Nov 2008 Recorded Books ISBN B001KW7O5Q
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