The Ibis Tapestry

Mike Nicol

at 250 WPM

3h 29m

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The Ibis Tapestry

by Mike Nicol

1998

Knopf

209

0679455078

Description

Who was Christo Mercer, and why was he brutally stabbed to death in a remote Saharan town? For Robert Poley, an unhappy writer of political thrillers, the welcome distraction posed by this question has become an obsession. With the mysterious delivery of a laptop computer and a cryptic e-mail message, he finds himself slowly entwined in the vagaries that constituted Mercer's life and death. An illegal arms trader haunted by his nightmares, his past, and his clandestine involvement with a ruthless rebel - and with Christopher Marlowe's Tamburlaine the Great - Mercer lived on the grand stage of history, yet remained obscured by shadows until his seemingly fated demise. Now, piece by piece, in a complex web of social, political, personal, and fictional disclosures, the intricacies of Mercer's troubled psyche begin to reveal a pattern as corrupt as South Africa's in the aftermath of apartheid - years of judicial inquiry, the Truth Commission, and continued social unrest.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in The Ibis Tapestry?

This edition of The Ibis Tapestry has approximately 209 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read The Ibis Tapestry?

For most readers, The Ibis Tapestry typically takes between 4h 21m and 2h 54m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 52,250 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 29m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 52,250 words

Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.

What is the word count of The Ibis Tapestry?

The estimated word count for The Ibis Tapestry is approximately 52,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.

Who is the author of The Ibis Tapestry?

The Ibis Tapestry was written by Mike Nicol.

When was The Ibis Tapestry published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.