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Hyams, Peter
Most widely held works by
Peter Hyams
The musketeer(
visu
)
12
editions published
between
2001
and
2003
in
English
and held by
614
libraries
worldwide
A young man comes of age and decides to avenge the brutal murder of his parents. In a world threatened by war, and finding he has impressive combat skills, he finds the opportunity he is looking for in the elite fighting force of the infamous Musketeers. After years of disgrace, he reunites the group and brings them back to their previous glory. Along his journey, he helps the Queen of France and finds love.
End of days(
visu
)
14
editions published
between
1999
and
2008
in
English
and held by
608
libraries
worldwide
When a burned-out former New York City cop named Jericho is assigned to security detail for a mysterious and foreboding stranger, Jericho thwarts an assassination attempt. During the ensuing investigation, he and his parner save the life of a beautiful and terrified woman, whose destiny involves death, the devil and the fate of mankind.
2010(
visu
)
9
editions published
between
1984
and
2008
in
English
and held by
571
libraries
worldwide
American and Soviet astronauts go to Jupiter in an attempt to solve the puzzle of the original Discovery flight made in 2001.
The Presidio(
visu
)
13
editions published
between
1988
and
2008
in
3
languages
and held by
476
libraries
worldwide
Lt. Col. Caldwell and Police Inspector Jay Austin don't like each other because Caldwell helped run Austin out of the military police a few years before. Now these two enemies are forced to team up to solve a brutal murder at The Presidio military compound.
Beyond a reasonable doubt(
visu
)
3
editions published
in
2009
in
English
and held by
426
libraries
worldwide
Martin Hunter is a high profile laywer who has an impeccable record putting criminals behind bars and is a shoo-in for governor in the upcoming election. But when ambitious rookie journalist C.J. Nicholas begins investigating Hunter for tampering with evidence to secure his convictions, the district attorney's perfect record is up for scrutiny. Commencing a risky game of cat and mouse with Hunter, C.J. frames himself as a murder suspect to catch the the corrupt D.A. in the act.
Timecop(
visu
)
10
editions published
between
1994
and
2005
in
3
languages
and held by
393
libraries
worldwide
In the year 2004, time travel is not only a reality, it's an opportunity-- for criminals of the future to alter the past for profit and power. Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in this sci-fi action-thriller as embittered timecop Max Walker-- toughest member of the elite "Time Enforcement Commission" which was created to enforce one simple rule: no one goes back. But Walker may have met his match in the person of Senator McComb, a corrupt ruthless politician who's determined to reinvent history, get rich and buy his way into the White House.
Capricorn One(
visu
)
22
editions published
between
1977
and
2008
in
3
languages
and held by
373
libraries
worldwide
Astronauts are forced to take part in a faked flight to Mars.
Hanover Street(
visu
)
11
editions published
between
1979
and
2002
in
3
languages
and held by
370
libraries
worldwide
An American bomber pilot falls in love with a British nurse, and then must escort her husband on a mission behind enemy lines.
Outland(
visu
)
13
editions published
between
1981
and
2007
in
English
and held by
347
libraries
worldwide
A future cop probes some mysterious deaths among the workers in a mining colony on on of Jupiter's innermost moons.
A sound of thunder(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
2005
and
2007
in
English and Chinese
and held by
329
libraries
worldwide
In the year 2055, a team of time travelers accidentally changes the course of evolution, threatening the continued survival of the human race.
The relic(
visu
)
14
editions published
between
1996
and
2002
in
3
languages
and held by
314
libraries
worldwide
A researcher at Chicago's National History Museum returns from South America with some crates containing his findings. When the crates arrive at the Museum without the owner there appears to be very little inside. However, police discover gruesome murders on the cargo ship that brought the crates to the US. While investigating another murder in the Museum itself, the police and a museum curator found that there is a large creature roaming the museum which is gearing itself up for a benefit reception which the city's major is to attend.
The Monster Squad(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
289
libraries
worldwide
Count Dracula has until midnight to retrieve an ancient amulet that will give him final control over the delicate balance between good and evil in the world. To help him, the creepy County calls on some old friends; the weird Wolfman, grotesque Gill-Man, mildewed Mummy and freaky Frankenstein. As the ghoulish group gets closer to the amultet, it becomes up to the Monster Squad, headquartered in the local tree house, to pool its questionable resources and stop the monster mayhem.
Sudden death(
visu
)
10
editions published
between
1995
and
2003
in
3
languages
and held by
217
libraries
worldwide
A man tries to save his children and a sports arena full of people from being blown up by terrorists.
The star chamber(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
1983
and
2005
in
English
and held by
214
libraries
worldwide
Vicious criminals and sadistic killers are running rampant, fearlessly preying on whomever they choose with no fear of punishment. They know that if they're caught slick lawyers will get them off scot free by using obscure loopholes to put them back on the street again. A small group of powerful men decide to meet behind closed doors in the utmost secrecy and decree their own punishment for the guilty.
Narrow margin(
visu
)
7
editions published
between
1990
and
2009
in
English and No Linguistic Content
and held by
180
libraries
worldwide
Gene Hackman stars as an L.A. District Attorney attempting to take an unwilling murder witness back to the United States to testify against a top-level mob boss.
2010 the year we make contact(
visu
)
16
editions published
between
1984
and
2009
in
English
and held by
163
libraries
worldwide
While planet Earth poses on the brink of disaster, a team of Russian and American scientists hurtle to a rendezvous with the abandoned Discovery spacecraft and its sole known survivor, the homicidal computer HAL.
Stay tuned(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
1992
and
2000
in
English
and held by
161
libraries
worldwide
Couch potato Roy Knable (John Ritter) has entered a new dimension in TV viewing - on the other side of the screen. If he survives, he can return home. If not, like a show with no audience, he'll be cancelled ... for good! The out-of-this-world satellite dish Roy just bought on a free trial offer has sucked him and his wife Helen (Pam Dawber) into a hilariously bizarre TV world.
The Hunter(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1980
and
2001
in
English
and held by
144
libraries
worldwide
The true story of Ralph "Papa" Thorson, a modern day bounty hunter. Thorson pursues fugitives who have skipped bail; the chase comes full circle when he becomes the quarry of vengeful psychopath.
Running scared(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1987
and
2006
in
English
and held by
125
libraries
worldwide
Ray and Danny are the wild men of the Windy City's police force whose unorthodox methods get results in a tough town until they come up against Julio Gonzales, a smooth-talking drug dealer who is bucking to become Chicago's first Spanish Godfather. Includes special features.
The Odyssey file by Arthur C Clarke (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1984
and
1985
in
English
and held by
110
libraries
worldwide
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