To Catch a Mirage
To Catch a Mirage by John Knights, published by Xlibris Corporation LLC in December 2016, is a work of fiction that spans 190 pages. The narrative begins in 1996 with the arrival of a mysterious figure known as the Chameleon and his associates, who present an unusual request involving a drug that can sedate a man without causing long-term harm. The protagonist, who has a background in medicine but failed to complete his degree, finds himself drawn into a complex plot involving a high-profile kidnapping financed by the Australian government and a television network.
Readers will discover a blend of action and adventure as the story unfolds, detailing the protagonist’s experiences and the unfolding kidnap attempt of financial refugee Christopher Skase. The narrative captures the intrigue and tension surrounding the plot, as well as the protagonist’s reflections on the events he witnesses. This edition, written in English, invites readers to explore the interplay of fact and imagination in recounting a tale that promises to engage those interested in thrilling narratives.
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In 1996, I was visited by a man I had come to call the Chameleon and three of his dark-suited companions. I recognized Danny Moran, the Chameleon’s personal bodyguard; however, the other faces were new to me.
After introductions to Murray and the Dutchman, the Chameleon began his explanation for his visit. Did I know of a drug that would stun a man without any long-term effects such as killing him? Could I keep safe a sufferer of emphysema on a long flight in a military jet?
Having failed to complete a medical degree some twenty-five years earlier, I could not even spell emphysema. However, I was intrigued by the reference to it and flying and guards who needed to be sedated. Over the next hour or so, the details were revealed to me of a plot being financed by the Australian government and a television network to kidnap the financial refugee Christopher Skase from his Mediterranean hideaway and bring him home to answer criminal charges.
I have related the story of the kidnap attempt as I saw it unfold and as the Chameleon’s team revealed the details to me. If I have recorded some aspects wrongly, then I am amiss. Where I was not able to ascertain the facts or to check their accuracy, I admit I used my imagination to fill in. If I have misrepresented anyone in so doing, then I am truly contrite. But it has, I hope you agree, made for a pretty good yarn.
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