The Hunt - Couverture souple

Peters, Terry

 
9781418443207: The Hunt
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1418443204 ISBN 13 : 9781418443207
Editeur : AuthorHouse, 2004

Synopsis

In the jungles of Northern Thailand, environmentalists AlanGriswold and Kate Barstow witness the brutal murder of a young couple huntedfor sport. Having secretly photographed the grisly slayings, Griswold attemptsto flee along with Barstow but is captured by a bandof mercenaries in the pay of a sadistic former U.S. Marine general. During historture, Griswold reveals the existence of the film, which Barstow, now on the run, has inher possession. She is lucky enough to be discovered by outdoor guide JohnArmstrong and his photographer client, who help her escape the jungle, but onlyafter narrowly evading Griswold's captors.With Barstow back in Bangkok under Armstrong'sprotection, the film is processed and Armstrong recognizes the ex-general ashis former commanding officer in Vietnam. While in the bustlingAsian metropolis, Kate is saved by Armstrong's son, Mike, from a kidnappingattempt.¿ A mutual attraction buildsbetween the two and Mike is drawn into the battle ahead.As fists and bullets fly, the struggle for theevidence escalates.¿ The action neverslows as this fast-paced story of revenge, greed and retribution hurtlestowards the final confrontation.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

In the jungles of Northern Thailand, environmentalists AlanGriswold and Kate Barstow witness the brutal murder of a young couple huntedfor sport. Having secretly photographed the grisly slayings, Griswold attemptsto flee along with Barstow but is captured by a bandof mercenaries in the pay of a sadistic former U.S. Marine general. During historture, Griswold reveals the existence of the film, which Barstow, now on the run, has inher possession. She is lucky enough to be discovered by outdoor guide JohnArmstrong and his photographer client, who help her escape the jungle, but onlyafter narrowly evading Griswold's captors.With Barstow back in Bangkok under Armstrong'sprotection, the film is processed and Armstrong recognizes the ex-general ashis former commanding officer in Vietnam. While in the bustlingAsian metropolis, Kate is saved by Armstrong's son, Mike, from a kidnappingattempt.¿ A mutual attraction buildsbetween the two and Mike is drawn into the battle ahead.As fists and bullets fly, the struggle for theevidence escalates.¿ The action neverslows as this fast-paced story of revenge, greed and retribution hurtlestowards the final confrontation.

Biographie de l'auteur

Terry Peters is the managing editor of a nationallyrecognized community newspaper in Vancouver, British Columbia.¿ He is an award-winning photographer andoutdoor enthusiast.¿ He has studied themartial arts for over twelve years and holds a fourth-degree black belt in taekwondo.¿ His otherpassions include skiing, motorcycles and his dogs.¿ Peters lives in North Vancouver with his wife and twodaughters.¿ This is his first novel.

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Éditeur
AuthorHouse
Date d'édition
2004
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1418443204
ISBN 13 
9781418443207
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
320
Coordonnées du fabricant
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