Those in Peril
Those in Peril by Wilbur Smith, published by St. Martin’s Press on May 10, 2011, is a gripping narrative that delves into the harrowing world of modern piracy. This first edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Hazel Bannock, the heir to a major oil corporation, whose yacht is hijacked by Somali pirates, leading to the kidnapping of her daughter, Cayla. As the situation escalates with a staggering ransom demand, Hazel seeks the help of Hector Cross, a skilled security expert, to navigate the dangerous waters of rescue.
Readers will find a tense exploration of action and adventure as Hazel and Hector confront the brutal realities of their circumstances. The novel highlights the complexities of political and diplomatic challenges while showcasing the lengths a mother will go to save her child. With themes of resilience and determination, Those in Peril immerses readers in a contemporary tale of survival against the backdrop of global tensions and criminality.
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Hazel Bannock is heir to the Bannock Oil Corporation, one of the major global oil producers. While cruising the Indian Ocean, her yacht is hijacked by Somalian pirates and her nineteen-year-old daughter, Cayla, kidnapped. The pirates demand a crippling twenty-billion-dollar ransom for her release, and complicated political and diplomatic sensitivities render the major powers incapable of intervening.
With growing evidence of the horrific torture to which Cayla is being subjected, Hazel calls on Hector Cross to help her rescue her daughter. Hector is the man behind Cross Bow Security, the company contracted to Bannock Oil Corporation to provide all their protection. He is a formidable fighting man. Between them, Hazel and Hector are determined to take the law into their own hands.
For nearly fifty years, internationally bestselling author Wilbur Smith has thrilled readers with novels set during the Egyptian era all the way up through the present day. Now, Those in Peril brings his matchless storytelling to bear on the violent, ruthless world of twenty-first-century piracy.
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