Sandstorm
Sandstorm by Laurence Gough, published by Penguin Canada in 1991, is a thrilling narrative that follows CIA agent Jack Downey as he orchestrates a complex operation in the North African desert. With a page count of 392, this edition presents a story where Downey’s true intentions remain concealed, even from his team of renegades, who believe they are on a mission to protect a defecting Libyan colonel.
Readers will encounter a diverse cast, including a beautiful English woman who runs an antique shop and a down-and-out American, as they navigate the treacherous landscape of espionage and political intrigue. The plot unfolds with layers of deception, leading to explosive surprises that reveal the far-reaching consequences of Downey’s actions. Sandstorm intricately weaves elements of biography, political fiction, and mystery, making it a compelling exploration of the complexities of international relations and personal motives.
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CIA agent Jack Downey is executing an elaborate operation whose true aim only he knows. He has told his Cairo bureau chief that his bizarre team of renegades training in the blazing heat of the desert is going to protect a defecting Libyan colonel.The squad of hit men and mercenaries, which includes some mysterious choices — a beautifule English woam who runs an antique shop and a down-and-out American — think that they are out to assassinate a controversial Arab leader. But the full scope of Downey’s dadly game, with all its devastating international consequences, is hidden even from them. Gripping, complex and packed with explosive surprises, Sandstorm is a stunning thriller from an award-winning author.
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