Rambo creator david morrells novel testament getting feature. David morrell is an honorary lifetime member of the two associations, the association of intelligence officers and the special operations associations. His books have been sold over eighteen million copies around the world, with translations into over 22 languages so far. Morrell has written more than two dozen novels that have been translated into 30 languages. Testament definitely delivers a thrilling dose of powerful reality. Testament by david morrell 2003, paperback for sale online. Back in print after eight years, testamenta chilling novel of a race for survival against a fanatical white supremacy groupis newly repackaged to kick off warners muchindemand morrell. Below is a list of david morrell s books in order of when they were originally released.
For this ebook edition, morrell revised portions of the text. I read it when i was a kid, and just reread it again. Testament has 12 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Buy testament unabridged by morrell, david, darcie, benjamin l. This thriller classic influenced many later thriller authors. Read testament by david morrell available from rakuten kobo.
Its publisher called it almost unbearably involving. Testament by david morrell meet your next favorite book. In 1972 he wrote first blood 1982, which later became the legendary. See all books authored by david morrell, including first blood, and the protector, and more on. For those who dont know who david morrell is, let me give you a brief introduction. Browse audiobooks written by david morrell sorted by best. He has written 28 novels, and his work has been translated into 30 languages. From the bestselling author of first blood, the brotherhood of the rose, the fraternity of stone, the league of night and fog, the fifth profession, and the covenant of the flame comes testament, the internationally acclaimed thriller classic by david morrell that is his most probing, most chilling work of psychological suspense. He has been trained in defense and offensive driving, assuming identities, firearms, executive protection, and hostage negotiation, among many other action skills that he writes about in his. His books have been sold over eighteen million copies around the world, with. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Apr 09, 20 after creating rambo in his debut novel, first blood, david morrell wrote his most intense novel, testament.
After creating rambo in his debut novel, first blood, david morrell wrote testament. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Author david morrell bio and signed books vj books. Testament is a survival thriller that follows an ordinary family that must face extraordinary circumstances after being forced to flee into a wilderness as extreme and unrelenting as the people. Rambo creator david morrells novel testament getting. Testament by david morrell, 1975 books reading order.
The fifth profession by david morrell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I have read it several times and i enjoy it every time. David morrell was born in 1943, shortly after his father was killed in action. Coming inside after a hard fourmile run i searched for. Master of the highaction thriller, david morrell is a fivetime new york. David morrell is the new york times bestselling author of twentyeight books, including his awardwinning creepers. A grim and gripping novel of implacable evil and the pursuit of survival. Testament novel by rambo creator david morrell getting feature. Hunted by a powerful enemy, a man and his family flee. Nov 15, 2016 even in literature the past can be prologue. I was going through some of my books, and found this first edition paperback of testament, by david morrell.
This special ebook edition has been newly revised and updated. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The first novel i read was brotherhood of the rose and then i quickly read its two succeeding, loosely related novels, the fraternity of the stone. David morrell born april 24, 1943 is a canadianamerican novelist, best known for his debut 1972 novel first blood, later adapted as the film of the same name, which went on to spawn the successful rambo franchise starring sylvester stallone. Mar 23, 2012 after creating rambo in his debut novel, first blood, david morrell wrote testament. November 11th, 2019 list of books by david morrell david morell is an accomplished novelist whose most notable novel is first blood, which the rambo movie franchies was made after. Back in print after eight years, testamenta chilling novel of a race for survival against a fanat. Morrell is of course the man who created rambo in 1972s blistering first blood, a violent and horrific far more so than the popular sly stallone flick adapted from it chase thriller that is often credited with bringing extreme. David morrell was born on april 24, 1943 in kitchener, ontario, canada. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. This is my favorite morrell story and one of my top 10 books. Mar 05, 2020 testament is a survival thriller that follows an ordinary family that must face extraordinary circumstances after being forced to flee into a wilderness as extreme and unrelenting as the people.
I tweeted to david morrell and told him how much i liked this book, and he replied saying it was his most difficult work. David morrell made his debut as a novelist in 1972 with first blood, which was adapted into the film of the same name. David morrell is a canadianamerican bestselling thriller author of books like the brotherhood of the rose, as we as first blood, which made possible the entire rambo franchise. Burnt sienna by morrell, david and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. After creating rambo in his debut novel, first blood, david morrell wrote his most intense novel, testament. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading testament. Even after all these years it still holds up as i remembered. Published in 1975, it was davids second novel, appearing three years after his famed and timeless first blood. Hunted by a powerful enemy, a man and his family flee their home and civilization. Reporter reuben bourne has broken a promise to cast a paramilitary white supremacy group in a favorable light.
He also wrote the 20072008 captain america comic book miniseries the chosen. Now, one basically peaceful man, one with a paradoxical attraction for violence, must. David morrell books list of books by author david morrell. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Back in print after eight years, testament a chilling novel of a race for survival against a fanatical white supremacy groupis newly repackaged to kick off warners muchindemand morrell. The books in my personal library are like old friends.
Cofounder of the international thrillers writers organization, he is considered by many to be the father of the modern action novel. Master of the highaction thriller, david morrell is a fivetime new york times bestselling paperback author first blood, the covenant of the flame. Testament a novel by david morrell not enough gadgets. My father was killed during world war ii, shortly after i was.
He also 28 other novels, and a captain america comic book mini series. His mother could not both raise him and have a job, so david was sent to an orphange. Testament has 11 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Le testament maupassant 1882 le testament also, le grand testament, a collection of poems by medieval french author francois villon 1461.
One of the most relentless thrillers of all time, and, if you ask me, the finest of david morrells novels. So with that in mind, i reached up and brought down a volume of david morrells testament, a very old friend, which i must confess i had not read in decades. David morrell books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. David morrell when a reporter breaks his promise to write about a white supremacy group in a favorable light, he and his family must flee for their lives. Now, one basically peaceful man, one with a paradoxical attraction for violence, must confront a force of unrelenting hate. He went to pennsylvania state university from 196670, where he was inspired by his teacher, writer william tenn. Morrell is of course the man who created rambo in 1972s blistering first blood, a violent and horrific far more so than the popular sly stallone flick adapted from it chase thriller that is often credited with bringing extreme violence. David morrell paperback books for sale in stock ebay. Testament ebook by david morrell 9781937760168 rakuten kobo. Below is a list of david morrells books in order of when they were originally released. Testament by david morrell standalone thriller novel, 1975. Testament book by david morrell half price books marketplace. Ive never come across another book that stayed with me in quite the.