Marathon Man by William Goldman
The novel revolves around a history Ph.D. student and avid runner in New York City who becomes entangled in a deadly plot involving his estranged brother, a government agent, and a notorious Nazi war criminal living in exile. When a series of events leads to the murder of his brother and the revelation of a precious gem smuggling operation, the protagonist must use his wits and endurance to survive torture and chase, uncovering a harrowing conspiracy that forces him to confront his own family's secrets and a past that is inextricably linked to the horrors of the Holocaust.
The 5929th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1974
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 236
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 55th on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- 500 Must Read Books (The Daily Telegraph)