I purchased it from Amazon after a suggestion from a close friend and literally could not stop reading up until I was done. It simply kept me wanting to know exactly what takes place next.
I gotta warn you however, the first couple chapters are not for kids. This book enters serious and really realistic detail right from the beginning.
Lots of authors have discussed the Philippines and other 3rd world Asian nations, however I have never ever read anything like this. The details feel exceptionally real. Almost as if the Author had actually seen these events himself.
This striking novel does not pull any punches. Crandon tells it like it easily could be. The reader is left in no doubt that life in the Philippines, for a lot of the people is precarious at best, and in some cases downright dangerous.
Disturbing the wrong individuals can easily get you jailed, if you are lucky, and eliminated if you are not. Lots of foreigners who have begun companies there have not lived to tell the tale. They have either become the victim of a regional powerful business owner or politician who wants their business, or more likely fallen prey to the "family members" of their partner's milking them of their cash.
Reading "Deadly Election" reminded me of numerous of my own experiences in the country. Though I will certainly state that the Philippines is a stunning country and for the most part a fantastic place to check out, however this book does not take place in the locations a tourist would visit. I can't wait to check out Arthur Crandon's next novel.
You should certainly 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 easy to use and has actually become my go to for anything I want to purchase now days. I was a late adopter of it, however it is a wonderful and trustworthy site with a fantastic money back guarantee.
Here is a brief overview from the author himself of exactly what you can expect when you first explore the depths that "Deadly" takes you to. I know it will certainly leave you with a lasting impression.
Warning: Spoiler Alert
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The Jungles of the Philippines provide the background for this tense and remarkable crime thriller. Senator Enrique Consuelo, a streetwise and callous politician, is set to become the next President of the country-- but is running out of cash to oil his election machine. He is callous and cunning.
The book begins with the brutal murder of local villagers by Japanese soldiers 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 left a legacy of destruction, however also of concealed 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. Three local lads are in the mountains fishing and foraging when they find a hoard of gold-- abandoned by the Japanese soldiers at the end of the 2nd World War. In their Naiveté they seek assistance from their local senator and governmental hopeful, Consuelo, only to be brutally murdered for their trouble. Their deaths, although terrible, are simply the start of the killings.
Unfortunately for the Senator the murder was seen by a retired Australian soldier, Paul. He seeks his own form of justice and individual benefit through blackmail. Nevertheless, Consuelo is not going to give up any of his windfall willingly. Both guys think they can outdo the other, both guys are wrong.
The Senator proves to be more cunning and callous than Paul could have imagined.
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***** No. 1 on Goodreads List of "Little Known Authors Worth Reading" ***** The tension starts to mount, even from the prologue as an innocent lady is defiled and killed in front of her dying papa by heartless soldiers. The pace does not let up. The plot takes you through the steamy jungles of the Philippines as callous men lie, cheat, and bribe their way to the very top. More innocents will certainly be killed as the evil Senator Consuelo murders and schemes to the governmental election. The old soldier, Paul, is the only one with any power to stop this desperate guy from ending up being the president. Can he endure to thwart the cunning senator's plans or will he too meet his end? Chloe, the beautiful, young, long-suffering spouse of Consuelo is left with agonizing decisions to make. Can she save her husband? Does she want to? The action increases as Election Day nears, with many twists and turns sidetracking the callous Senator. After authorities and military raids, street fights, and bold escapes he ultimately wins the election. Or so it appears. Any individual who has any knowledge of the Philippines will certainly know that the fictional event might not be too far from the truth. However any readers of political or crime thrillers will certainly take pleasure in the book. This interesting crime/thriller is the first book in the "Asian Intrigue" series
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