by Len Deighton
First published 1991
Revolutionary forces gather in the dense jungles of Spanish Guiana, plotting to overthrow their nation's corrupt leadership. The discovery of vast oil reserves has transformed this small South American country into a strategic prize that powerful men in Washington cannot afford to lose. As Marxist guerrillas prepare their assault on the capital, American operatives work behind the scenes to preserve the existing regime and secure access to the black gold flowing beneath the rainforest canopy. The collision between idealistic revolutionaries and pragmatic power brokers creates a deadly game where loyalty shifts like quicksand and survival depends on reading the true motives of allies and enemies alike. In this remote corner of the continent, the fate of a nation hangs in the balance as competing forces fight for control of its future.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: Spanish Guiana, South America
Period: 20th-century
368 pages · Paperback · Arrow Books