‘Those in Peril’ by Wilbur Smith brings you face to face with the barbarian world of 21st century piracy.
“Hazel Bannock is the heir to the Bannock Oil Corp, one of the major oil producers with global reach. While cruising in the Indian Ocean, Hazel’s private yacht is hijacked by African pirates. Hazel is not on board at the time, but her nineteen year old daughter, Cayla, is kidnapped and held to ransom. The pirates demand a crippling twenty billion dollar ransom for her release. Complicated political and diplomatic considerations render the civilized major powers incapable of intervening.”
When Hazel is given evidence of the horrific torture which Cayla is being subjected to, she calls on Hector Cross to help her rescue her daughter. Hector is the owner and operator of Cross Bow Security, the company which is contracted to Bannock Oil to provide all their security. He is a formidable fighting man. Between them Hazel and Hector are determined to take the law into their own hands.”
Wilbur Smith gives a pictorial presentation to the book. It deals with serious topics of piracy and religion. It presents the Muslim religion in great depth, why Muslims have strong dislike for westerners. Book has vivid description of murders and brutal rapes. The narrative is fresh supported by strong characters. It explores in depth the problem of Somali pirates in Indian Ocean. Plot moves in flow and preserves suspense till the end. This thriller will not disappoint you at any level.
“Hazel Bannock is the heir to the Bannock Oil Corp, one of the major oil producers with global reach. While cruising in the Indian Ocean, Hazel’s private yacht is hijacked by African pirates. Hazel is not on board at the time, but her nineteen year old daughter, Cayla, is kidnapped and held to ransom. The pirates demand a crippling twenty billion dollar ransom for her release. Complicated political and diplomatic considerations render the civilized major powers incapable of intervening.”
When Hazel is given evidence of the horrific torture which Cayla is being subjected to, she calls on Hector Cross to help her rescue her daughter. Hector is the owner and operator of Cross Bow Security, the company which is contracted to Bannock Oil to provide all their security. He is a formidable fighting man. Between them Hazel and Hector are determined to take the law into their own hands.”
Wilbur Smith gives a pictorial presentation to the book. It deals with serious topics of piracy and religion. It presents the Muslim religion in great depth, why Muslims have strong dislike for westerners. Book has vivid description of murders and brutal rapes. The narrative is fresh supported by strong characters. It explores in depth the problem of Somali pirates in Indian Ocean. Plot moves in flow and preserves suspense till the end. This thriller will not disappoint you at any level.
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