Synopses & Reviews
Well-known and acclaimed for their fast pace and rich local color, adventure thrillers by the classic action writer are presented here in double doses, each volume including special bonus materials Wyatt's Hurricane: Ferocious Hurricane Mabel is predicted to pass harmlessly amongst the islands of the Caribbean, but David Wyatt has developed a sixth sense about hurricanes. He is convinced that Mabel will change course to strike the island of San Fernandez and its capital, St. Pierre. But nobody believes him, and the hurricane is only one of the problems that threaten San Fernandez. Bahama Crisis: Tom Mangan was a sharply successful entrepreneur who lured the super-rich to his luxury hotels in the sun-soaked Bahamas. Then violent tragedy struckhis own family disappeared, and a series of misfortunes, accidents, and mysterious epidemics began to drive the tourists away and wreck Mangan's livelihood. Fatally, he becomes determined to confront his enemyand the hunt is on. Included are Bagley's introduction to the Crime Wave anthology as well as his own author biography, both written in 1981.
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"As long as meticulous craftsmanship and honest entertainment are valued, and as long as action, authenticity, and expertise still make up the strong framework of the good adventure/thriller, Desmond Bagley's books will surely be read." Reginald Hill, author, Death's Jest-Book
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"A pleasure to read this accomplished thriller." Sunday Telegraph
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"Bagley is a master storyteller." Daily Mirror
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"A tautly written novel of adventure and suspense, packed with exhaustive detail. You will be out of breath when you finish it." Books and Bookmen
Synopsis
Double action thrillers by the classic adventure writer set in the islands of the Caribbean.
WYATT'S HURRICANE
Ferocious Hurricane Mabel is predicted to pass harmlessly amongst the islands of the Caribbean. But David Wyatt has developed a sixth sense about hurricanes. He is convinced that Mabel will change course to strike the island of San Fernandez and its capital, St Pierre. But nobody believes him, and the hurricane is only one of the problems that threaten San Fernandez...
BAHAMA CRISIS
Tom Mangan was a sharply successful entrepreneur who lured the super-rich to his luxury hotels in the sun-soaked Bahamas. Then violent tragedy struck: his own family disappeared, and a series of misfortunes, accidents and mysterious epidemics began to drive the tourists away and wreck Mangan's livelihood. Fatally, he becomes determined to confront his enemy - and the hunt is on...
Includes a unique bonus - Desmond Bagley's introduction to the Crime Wave anthology, and his own author biography, both written in 1981.
About the Author
Desmond Bagley (19231983) was a journalist and a novelist who wrote 16 novels, becoming one of the world's top-selling authors, with his books translated into more than 30 languages. He is considered to have established many of the basic conventions of the thriller genre.