I bought it from Amazon after a recommendation from a friend and literally couldn't stop reading till I was done. It just kept me wanting to know exactly what takes place next.
I gotta warn you though, the very first couple chapters are not for kids. This book enters serious and extremely realistic imagery right from the beginning.
Numerous authors have actually covered the Philippines and other third world Asian countries, but I have actually never ever read anything like this. The details feel remarkably real. Almost as if the Author had actually witnessed these events himself.
This striking story doesn't pull any punches. Crandon tells it like it easily might be. The reader is left in no doubt that life in the Philippines, for the majority of the people is precarious at best, and often downright unsafe.
Disturbing the wrong individuals can easily get you jailed, if you are fortunate, and killed if you are not. Numerous foreigners who have actually started companies there have actually not lived to tell the tale. They have either become the victim of a local powerful business person or politician who wants their business, or more probable fallen prey to the "relatives" of their spouse's milking them of their money.
Reading "Deadly Election" reminded me of many of my own experiences in the nation. Though I will certainly say that the Philippines is a stunning nation and for the most part a great location to check out, but this book doesn't take place in the locations a tourist would see. I can't wait to check out Arthur Crandon's next story.
You must definitely pick up a copy or download an e-book. Both are readily available on Amazon.com. For those of you who do not use Amazon, it is basic to use and has actually become my go to for anything I wish to buy now days. I was a late adopter of it, but it is a remarkable and trustworthy website with a great money back guarantee.
Here is a short rundown from the author himself of exactly what you can anticipate when you first look into the depths that "Deadly" takes you to. I know it will certainly leave you with a long lasting impression.
Warning: Spoiler Alert
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The Jungles of the Philippines provide the backdrop for this tense and remarkable crime thriller. Senator Enrique Consuelo, a streetwise and ruthless politician, is set to become the next President of the nation-- but is running out of money to oil his election machine. He is ruthless and cunning.
The book begins with the ruthless murder of local villagers by Japanese troops during the 2nd world war. Fortunately for them, the Japanese started to lose. The Americans re-occupied the islands and restored order. Nevertheless, the Japanese had actually left a legacy of devastation, but also of hidden tranches of gold and valuables that they were unable to take with them when they fled.
The story is then carried through to present times. 3 local lads are in the mountains fishing and foraging when they discover a hoard of gold-- deserted by the Japanese troops at the end of the 2nd World War. In their Naiveté they look for help from their local senator and governmental hopeful, Consuelo, only to be brutally killed for their trouble. Their deaths, although terrible, are just the start of the killings.
Unfortunately for the Senator the murder was witnessed by a retired Australian soldier, Paul. He seeks his own kind of justice and individual benefit through blackmail. Nevertheless, Consuelo is not going to give up any of his windfall willingly. Both men believe they can outdo the other, both men are wrong.
The Senator proves to be more cunning and ruthless than Paul might have imagined.
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***** No. 1 on Goodreads List of "Little Known Authors Worth Reading" ***** The suspense begins to mount, even from the prologue as an innocent lady is defiled and dies in front of her dying papa by ruthless soldiers. The pace does not let up. The plot takes you through the steamy jungles of the Philippines as ruthless men lie, cheat, and bribe their way to the very top. More innocents will certainly be killed as the evil Senator Consuelo murders and plans to the governmental election. The old soldier, Paul, is the only one with any power to stop this desperate man from ending up being the president. Can he endure to thwart the cunning senator's intentions or will he too meet his end? Chloe, the beautiful, young, long-suffering wife of Consuelo is left with agonizing choices to make. Can she save her husband? Does she wish to? The action increases as Election Day nears, with lots of twists and turns sidetracking the ruthless Senator. After authorities and army raids, street battles, and bold escapes he ultimately wins the election. Or so it appears. Anyone who has any understanding of the Philippines will certainly know that the fictional event may not be too far from the truth. But any readers of political or crime thrillers will certainly enjoy the book. This amazing crime/thriller is the very first book in the "Asian Intrigue" series
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