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Author David HagbergDavid Hagberg (1942-2019) was born in Duluth Minnesota. Immediately after graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force. During his service, he was trained as a cryptographer and spent time stationed in Germany and Greenland. He studied physics, math, and philosophy at the University of Maryland, Overseas Division and the University of Wisconsin.

Hagberg began writing as a reporter for the Duluth Herald & News Tribune, and later worked for the Associated Press as News Desk Editor. He published his first novel, Twister, in 1975, and has published more than 70 books in the intervening years. His writing is often highly topical politically, and he has a habit of predicting major world events, such as North Korea's development of nuclear weapons, or Osama Bin Laden's attack on the United States. His novels are filled with suspense and intruigue.

Hagberg has been nominated for the American Book Award, and the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allan Poe Award. He has also won the Mystery Scene Best American Mystery award three times.

David Hagberg Book List and Awards
Author's website: www.david-hagberg.com
Similar authors: Jack Higgins, Michael Connelly, Dennis Lehane, Tom Gabbay

Traitor
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Traitor by David Hagberg

Gambit
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Gambit by David Hagberg

Crash
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Crash by David Hagberg

First Kill
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First Kill by David Hagberg

Face Off
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Face Off by David Hagberg

Flash Points
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Flash Points by David Hagberg
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Abyss | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | Abyss | Signed First Edition Copy

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Achilles' Heel | Flannery, Sean (Hagberg, David) | Signed First Edition Book Flannery, Sean (Hagberg, David) | Achilles' Heel | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  1998 NY: St. Martin's  First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author.  This is a collectible book free from material defects.  Jacket covering services are available for a small fee.

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Castro's Daughter | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | Castro's Daughter | Signed First Edition Copy

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Allah's Scorpion | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | Allah's Scorpion | Signed First Edition Copy

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Retribution | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | Retribution | Signed First Edition Copy

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Gridlock | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | Gridlock | Signed First Edition Copy

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Dance with the Dragon | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | Dance with the Dragon | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  2007 NY: Doherty  First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author.  This is a collectible book free from material defects.  Jacket covering services are available for a small fee..

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Eden's Gate | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | Eden's Gate | Signed First Edition Copy

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Dance with the Dragon | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | Dance with the Dragon | Signed First Edition Copy

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Kill Zone, The | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | Kill Zone, The | Signed First Edition Copy

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End Game | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | End Game | Signed First Edition Copy

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Moving Targets | Flannery, Sean (Hagberg, David) | Signed First Edition Book Flannery, Sean (Hagberg, David) | Moving Targets | Signed First Edition Copy

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Blowout | Hagberg, David & Byron L. Dorgan | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David & Dorgan, Byron L. | Blowout | Signed First Edition Copy

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Winner Take All | Flannery, Sean (Hagberg, David) | Signed First Edition Book Flannery, Sean (Hagberg, David) | Winner Take All | Signed First Edition Copy

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Expediter, The | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | Expediter, The | Signed First Edition Copy

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Allah's Scorpion | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | Allah's Scorpion | Signed First Edition Copy

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False Prophets | Flannery, Sean (Hagberg, David) | Signed 1st Edition Mass Market Paperback Book Flannery, Sean (Hagberg, David) | False Prophets | Signed 1st Edition Mass Market Paperback Book

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Crossed Swords | Flannery, Sean (Hagberg, David) | Signed 1st Edition Mass Market Paperback Book Flannery, Sean (Hagberg, David) | Crossed Swords | Signed 1st Edition Mass Market Paperback Book

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Flash Points | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | Flash Points | Signed First Edition Copy

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Face Off | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | Face Off | Signed First Edition Copy

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Fourth Horseman, The | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | Fourth Horseman, The | Signed First Edition Copy

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First Kill by David Hagberg | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | First Kill | Signed First Edition Copy

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Desert Fire | Hagberg, David | Signed First Edition Book Hagberg, David | Desert Fire | Signed First Edition Copy

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David Hagberg Bibliography


Kirk McGarvey Novels

  1. Without Honor - 1989
  2. Countdown - 1990
  3. Crossfire - 1991
  4. Critical Mass - 1992
  5. High Flight - 1995
  6. Assassin - 1997
  7. White House - 1999
  8. Joshua's Hammer - 2000
  9. The Kill Zone - 2002
  10. Soldier of God - 2005
  11. Allah's Scorpion - 2007
  12. Dance with the Dragon - 2007
  13. The Expediter - 2009
  14. The Cabal - 2010
  15. The Abyss - 2011
  16. Castro's Daughter - 2012
  17. Blood Pact - 2014
  18. Retribution - 2015
  19. The Fourth Horseman - 2016
  20. End Game - 2016
  21. Tower Down - 2017
  22. Flash Points - 2018
  23. Face Off - 2018
  24. First Kill - 2019
  25. McGarvey: The World's Most Dangerous Assassin
  26. Gambit - 2021
  27. Traitor - 2022

Other Novels

  • Twister - 1975
  • The Capsule - 1976
  • Cros - 1979 (writing as David James)
  • That Winslow Woman - 1977 (writing as Robert Pell)
  • The Kummersdorf Connection - 1978 (writing as Eric Ramsey)
  • Heartland - 1983
  • Heroes - 1985
  • Last Come the Children - 1987
  • Desert Fire - 1993
  • Eden's Gate - 2001
  • By Dawn's Early Light - 2003
  • Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines - 2003
  • Burned - 2009
  • Blowout - 2012 (with Senator Byron L. Dorgan)
  • Gridlock - 2013 (with Senator Byron L. Dorgan)
  • Crash - 2020 (with Lawrence Light)

Novels written as Sean Flannery

  • Kremlin Conspiracy - 1979
  • The Trinity Factor - 1987
  • Eagles Fly - 1982
  • Hollow Men - 1982
  • Broken Idols - 1985
  • False Prophets - 1985
  • Gulag - 1987
  • Moscow Crossing - 1988
  • The Zebra Network - 1989
  • Crossed Swords - 1989
  • Counterstrike - 1990
  • Moving Targets - 1991
  • Winner Take All - 1994
  • Kilo Option - 1996
  • Achilles' Heel - 1998

Flash Gordon Novels

  1. Massacre in the 22nd Century - 1980
  2. War of the Citadels - 1980
  3. Crisis on Citadel II - 1980
  4. Forces from the Federation - 1981
  5. Citadels Under Attack - 1981
  6. Citadels on Earth - 1981

Magic Man Novels (writing as David Bannerman)

  1. The Magic Man - 1983
  2. The Gamov Factor - 1983
  3. Pipeline from Hell - 1984
  4. Call of Honor - 1985

Killmaster Novels (writing as Nick Carter)

  1. Sign of the Prayer Shawl - 1976
  2. Race of Death - 1978
  3. The Ouster Conspiracy - 1981
  4. The Strontium Code - 1981
  5. Deathlight - 1982
  6. The Dominican Affair - 1982
  7. The Puppet Master - 1982
  8. The Hunter - 1982
  9. Appointment in Haiphong - 1982
  10. Operation McMurdo Sound - 1982
  11. Retreat for Death - 1982
  12. The Istanbul Decision - 1983
  13. Earthfire North - 1983
  14. Zero-Hour Strike Force - 1984
  15. Death Island - 1984
  16. Death Hand Play - 1985
  17. The Killing Ground - 1986
  18. Death Orbit - 1986
  19. Operation Petrograd - 1986
  20. East of Hell - 1987

David Hagberg Awards

  • Countdown - American Mystery Award given by Mystery Scene Magazine for "Best Spy Novel"
  • Crossfire - American Mystery Award given by Mystery Scene Magazine for "Best Spy Novel"
  • Critical Mass - American Mystery Award given by Mystery Scene Magazine for "Best Spy Novel"

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