Andy McNab — Cold Blood

London, Bantam Press, 2016. First edition. Cloth. A very smart first edition of this novel, signed by the author, Andy McNab. This work is in the original blue cloth binding with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Signed by the author to the title page. This novel is part of McNab's series entitled The Nick Stone Missions, featuring the protagonist of the same name encountering danger and strife while working for the SAS. This work is eighteenth in the series, with nineteen in the series in total. Andy McNab based this series on his own experiences as a British Infantry Soldier and a member of the Special Air Service (SAS) for nine years, over five continents. McNab has received both the Distinguished Combat Medal and the Military Medal during his career. This particular novel takes place after the loss of Stone's wife and child, as he undertakes a dangerous mission in order to try and escape his torment. In the original blue cloth binding with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely, with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrapper in excellent condition, with the odd handling mark and minor shelf wear. Small closed tear to the rear of the wrap near the hinge. With a 'signed' sticker to the front of the wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Author's signature to the title page. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.