This book was captivating but strange. I'm not sure if it is an action novel or a
treatise on the effects of war causing character deprivation. Regardless of that it is certainly critical
of our government's clandestine efforts at shoring up governments in the war on
drugs.
Joe Murphy is a veteran whose flying skills were honed in Vietnam . He carries the scars of his tours on his body
and in his mind. Making a good living as
a drug carrying pilot he is betrayed in Guatemala . His betrayal ends with his friend dead and
Murph fleeing while wounded. A
miraculous trip through implacable jungle leads Murph to Dona, the new love of
his life. Dona's calling is saving the
peasants of Guatemala
from their corrupt government and the orchestrations of the CIA.
There is a lot of soul searching and somewhat confusing
introspection in the book. The main
villain is the CIA liaison to the Guatemalan death squads. He is a stark raving mad, true
psychopath. Lyman believes the world is
out to get him and he feels he is a far better man than any he has ever
met. His self centered, poor me violent
persona is absolutely dreadful. They
guy is a walking nightmare.
This book may have been received free of charge from a publisher or a publicist. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.
