Seven Days in May

🔹 Authors: Fletcher Knebel
                         Charles W. Bailey II

🔹 Publisher: Harper & Row

🔹 Edition: First Edition, 1962

🔹 Binding: Hardcover

🔹 Pages: 340

🔹 Size: 6 × 1 × 9 inches

🔹 Language: English

Seven Days in May is a gripping political thriller that has earned its place among the classics of modern suspense fiction. Written by Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II, the novel presents a tense and intelligent story set against the backdrop of Cold War America, where political uncertainty and military power collide in a race against time.

The story begins when a senior military officer uncovers evidence of a secret plan that threatens the constitutional government of the United States. With only seven days to prevent a national crisis, a small group of loyal officials must expose the conspiracy before it succeeds. As the plot unfolds, the novel combines political intrigue, espionage, and psychological tension, creating an absorbing narrative that keeps readers engaged from beginning to end.

Praised for its realism and fast-paced storytelling, the novel examines the delicate balance between national security, military authority, and democratic institutions. Its believable characters, carefully constructed plot, and insightful portrayal of political decision-making have made it one of the most influential political thrillers ever written.

Beyond its suspenseful narrative, Seven Days in May offers a thoughtful exploration of leadership, patriotism, moral responsibility, and the importance of protecting democratic values during times of uncertainty. Decades after its publication, the novel continues to be admired for both its literary quality and its relevance.

Published by Harper & Row in 1962, this first edition hardcover contains 340 pages and is presented in a handsome 6 × 1 × 9 inch format. Its attractive binding and historical significance make it an excellent choice for both readers and collectors of classic twentieth-century fiction.

• Written by Fletcher Knebel & Charles W. Bailey II
• Published by Harper & Row
• First Edition, 1962
• Hardcover binding
• 340 pages
• Size: 6 × 1 × 9 inches
• Language: English
• Classic political thriller
• Cold War-era suspense novel
• Ideal for readers and collectors of modern fiction

🔹 Collector’s Note

This 1962 first edition hardcover of Seven Days in May is a highly desirable collectible for enthusiasts of political fiction and Cold War literature. Combining an engaging narrative with historical significance, it remains an important work of twentieth-century suspense fiction and a valuable addition to any collection of modern literary classics.