Publisher Description

Now called Ross Tanner, XIII joins the elite SPADS (Special Assault and Destruction Squads) to try and learn more about Captain Rowlands, his last identity. As if the shadowy threats hanging over his head weren't enough, he also has to contend with gruelling training and a hostile instructor. Meanwhile, in Washington, investigations continue, and a series of clues emerge, pointing towards people XIII thought his allies. Can he trust Colonel Amos, General Carrington or - Lieutenant Jones?

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Another dose of the series that has sold 10m copies to date.

Author Biography

Initially serialized in Spirou magazine in 1984, XIIIA" was created by Jean Van Hamme, the author behind ThorgalA" and Largo WinchA"-the latter in comic and book form as well as on the big screen-and William Vance, illustrator of the bestsellers Howard Flynn,A" Bruce Hawker,A" Bruno Brazil,A" Bob MoraneA" and Marshall Blueberry.A"

Description for Sales People

More than 10 million copies have been sold of the 19 books in the XIII series. XIII is best known in the UK for the hugely popular video game of the same name released by Ubisoft. A TV mini-series based on the XIII series starring Stephen Dorff and Val Kilmer premiered in 2008.

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