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Rik’s
by dhtreichler
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GENRE:
Thriller (International)
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BLURB:
The entire
affair began with sheep brains and falafel -- Saddam Hussein's favorite dish.
It is 1990
and in Baghdad two lovers are separated by the impending First Gulf War. CIA
operative Rik Bogart is desperately seeking television correspondent Ingrid
Johannson -- but is instead picked up by
Saddam’s Secret Police and thrown into Abu Graib -- the Prison of the
Dead. Ten years later, he must make a fateful decision after finally reuniting
with her -- one that may keep them apart forever. How far would YOU go for your
true love?
This
iheart-pounding thriller is written by a former international defense
contractor who brings incredible realism and thrilling insights into the days
leading up to Saddam’s brutal regime downfall and provides a chilling account
of life inside the infamous Prison of the Dead.
"It's as much a love story as it is a runaway
thriller." Midwest Book Review
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EXCERPT ONE:
Baghdad, 1989 -- The Eve of Saddam’s Invasion of Kuwait
The
waiter appeared within seconds and poured the glass of water for Tariq.
“Do
you study the desert, Rik?” he asked as soon as we were seated.
“I
try to learn its lessons.”
“Then
you know sands shift quickly, often for no apparent reason.”
“It
seems there is usually a wind somewhere.”
Tariq
seemed genuinely delighted. “Ah! You not only observe but seek to understand
why.”
I
answered, “It’s one of my gravest faults,” as Tariq took a sip of water.
Looking
at me as if trying to judge me, Tariq finally responded, “There is much about
the desert one cannot fathom. Trying to understand everything is fruitless.”
I
finally had a glimmer of where he wanted this to go. “But you seem to
understand more than most, Tariq. Perhaps for the right price you can enlighten
me?”
Tariq
seemed to consider a series of memories. “We have indeed exchanged many
valuable things over the years,” he observed.
“How
valuable is this one?” I inquired.
He
motioned to the waiter, who arrived instantly. “Lamb kebobs and falafel.” Tariq
motioned so the waiter knew he ordered for both of us. When the waiter
disappeared inside, Tariq answered, “I understand you are not a connoisseur of
sheep brains.”
“Hasn’t
made my list of favorite foods yet,” I responded.
He
nodded his happiness that he had another piece of information about me correct
and could display it for me.
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AUTHOR BIO:
As a defense
contractor, award-winning screenwriter and novelist, dhtreichler has wandered the world, visiting
garden spots and more. Having lived and
worked with our intelligence agents and soldiers, witnessing the conflicts and
the turmoil of recent decades, he paints vivid backdrops for his stories. Like
him, the men and women he portrays attempt to make sense of our fast-changing
world. He has held a lifelong interest in the profound influence of rapidly
changing technology on our lives and relationships. Exploring that power (what
has changed and what might come) forms an insightful theme of his novels. His
stories also reflect the universal desires and fears of real people everywhere.
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Congrats on the tour and thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteNeat book! Perfect combination of spy and love stories.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get your inspiration for a book and does the 'story' change as you write it?
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