Harm's Reach
Alex Barclay
📚 Genre
Thriller, Crime Fiction, Suspense
🏢 Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers (UK)
📅 Publication Year
2014
🔢 ISBN
978-0007421688
About This Book
The story follows FBI Special Agent Ren Bryce in a high-stakes investigation. When a wealthy woman appears to walk away from her perfect life only to be found dead, Bryce must navigate a web of secrets and past traumas to uncover the truth. The cover features a silhouette of a person running down a wooded path during sunrise/sunset with high-contrast, distressed typography.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
480 pages
Edition
Mass Market Paperback
Series
Ren Bryce series, Book 4 of 7
Target Audience
Adult readers of crime and psychological thrillers
Collector Information
Condition
Good. There is a prominent '3 for £5' promotional sticker on the top right corner which may leave residue if removed. The edges show slight shelf wear.
Estimated Value
$3 - $8
Rarity
Common. This is a mass market paperback edition produced in large quantities for the UK and international markets, frequently found in secondhand shops and remainder bins.
Historical Significance
Alex Barclay is an acclaimed Irish crime writer; her Ren Bryce series is noted for its character depth and procedural accuracy, contributing to the popularity of the 'female detective' trope in modern Irish-authored thrillers.
Collector Notes
This copy has low collectibility due to its mass-market nature and the large retail sticker on the cover. To preserve value, avoid peeling the sticker unless using archival-safe solvents. Store in a dry place to prevent 'browning' of the cheap paper stock common in this edition.
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Notable Features
Features 'The International Bestseller' tagline. Includes a retail promotional sticker.