The Last Jeep to Baclaran
The Last Jeep to Baclaran by John Julian Pullinger is a first edition published by Vivid Publishing in 2010. This 242-page book is written in English and presents a narrative centered around Steve Conway, a Vietnam veteran who takes a hotel management position in Manila. Seeking peace after a personal tragedy, he instead finds himself amidst a country on the brink of revolution, grappling with the complexities of a society marked by political upheaval.
Readers will encounter a vivid portrayal of Manila during a tumultuous period, where the Marcos regime is collapsing and the spirit of ‘People Power’ emerges. The story delves into the darker aspects of this environment, revealing secret dealings involving drugs, corruption, and murder. As Conway navigates a world filled with degenerate expats, corrupt officials, and the resilience of the Filipino people, the narrative explores themes of travel and the socio-political landscape of Asia.
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BULLETS, BABES ‘N BAD GUYS When Vietnam vet Steve Conway, takes a position as a hotel manager in Manila to seek peace and overcome a personal tragedy, instead of tranquility he finds a country in the throes of revolution. The Marcos regime is tottering and ‘People Power’ is about to show the world that love of country transcends all. In this highly charged atmosphere he finds the operation he is working for is not what it seems. Behind the scenes are secret deals involving drugs, corruption and murder. It is a world of greed, deception and depravity in which he encounters degenerate expats, crooked cops, murderous locals and exotic women. Despite their hardship, poverty and oppression, the flame of democracy still burns brightly in the heart of the Filipino people and they are determined to throw off the yoke of the dictator and regain their freedom.
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