New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2002. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. Costello's second book, and the first published under his own name. A well received novel that was short listed for the National Book Award. A clean near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket with some light wear. Signed by Costello on the title page.

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The Secret Service agents guarding the vice president steel their nerves to a multitude of dangers every day. When he runs for the top spot on the Democratic ticket, however, their personal lives may just be the biggest obstacle to keeping him safe. Wry, muscular Vi Asplund is the daughter of an atheist insurance adjuster who took the young Vi and her brother, Jens, to the grisly accident scenes he covered. This tolerance for the macabre follows Vi into her career as an agent, and into Jens's development as the software designer for a gorey video game. Chief-of-detail Gretchen Williams fights to keep the team in order, while Agent Tashmo, a veteran presidential guard, reflects on the glory days of the Reagan administration. As the primary approaches, these intense men and women balance their own lives with that of the vice president. An astounding novel of survival and absurdity, Big If casts a sharp eye on America today.

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Bookseller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 185970
Title: Big If (Signed First Edition)
Author: COSTELLO, Mark
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0393051161
ISBN 13: 9780393051162
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 2002
Keywords: Literature

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