James Hilton Libros

"Lost Horizon," a novel by English writer Hilton, is best remembered as the origin of Shangri-La, a fictional utopian lamasery high in the mountains of Tibet.

1995, hardcover reprint edition, Readers Digest, NY. Brilliant b&w illustrations throughout. As a young man, James Hilton's novels were all visual delights and he is best known today for this title and the famous Lost Horizon, first published in 1933. Good-Bye Mr. Chips first appeared in 1934. That famous novel is followed here by several short stories, in which the famous character was resurrected. Very nicely done.

When the Gunn brothers Danny and Clay answer a call to help old friends, they are plunged into a volatile and deadly situation. Larry and Pamela Duke own one of the most popular nightclubs in the Spanish resort town of Ultima, but a local gang known as the Locos are determined to take it. Danny and Clay are hired to protect the club.

This book takes place in that most traditional and confounding of English settings, the public school. Colin Revell, impudent Oxonian and sometime sleuth, returns to his alma mater Oakington to puzzle over a schoolboy's "accidental" death. The accidents multiply in frequency and horror as Colin idly pokes about the Gothic quads, and the tightly modulated suspense ripens with a generous foretaste of Hilton's later acclaimed talent: finely perceived, individual characters, overwhelming atmosphere, and full complement of adventure and romance

The book is a significant work in English literature, recognized for its historical importance. Alpha Editions has undertaken the preservation of this classic by republishing it in a modern, clear, and readable format, ensuring its accessibility for both present and future generations. The text has been carefully reformatted, retyped, and redesigned, rather than being a mere scanned copy, highlighting a commitment to maintaining the integrity of the original work.

The story follows ex-soldier Danny Gunn, who returns to Miami with his brother Clay after the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Chrissie Haims. As they navigate the chaos left in her wake, the brothers delve into a world of violence and intrigue, uncovering dark secrets that threaten their lives. The narrative explores themes of brotherhood, revenge, and the haunting consequences of past actions, as Danny confronts his own demons while seeking justice for Chrissie.