Escape from Castro is a compelling action novel that narrates the story of dedicated young officers in the Cuban Navy who conspire to assassinate Castro. When their efforts fail, those who survive the bloody ambush struggle desperately to escape Cuba and the firing squads. Their escape is almost thwarted by intrigues and planted agents who get in their way.
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A compelling fictional work portraying the real horrors the Cubans have suffered under Castro...written with the authority of a great Cuban patriot who lived through it, got away, and survived to write about it. -- Major General Erneido A. Oliva DC Ret
A terrific action book packed with intrigues, loyalties, and betrayals. A vivid reflection of the abuses the Cubans have endured under Castro, told in the most realistic and powerful fashion. It will stay with you for many years after you have turned the last page. -- Armando Valladares, author of "Against All Hope."
This sobering, but extremely engaging account of the pre-Bay of Pigs era of Castro's revolution is based in part on real events and real people... Those who regard Castro as a harmless, long-winded demagogue will come to appreciate how repressive and vicious his regime has been and continues to be...Lamar shares his remarkable perspective of the early Castro years with us in a superb style. It is a grabber! -- Admiral G.E.R. Kinnear II U.S.N. Ret.
A terrific action book packed with intrigues, loyalties, and betrayals. A vivid reflection of the abuses the Cubans have endured under Castro, told in the most realistic and powerful fashion. It will stay with you for many years after you have turned the last page. -- Armando Valladares, author of "Against All Hope."
This sobering, but extremely engaging account of the pre-Bay of Pigs era of Castro's revolution is based in part on real events and real people... Those who regard Castro as a harmless, long-winded demagogue will come to appreciate how repressive and vicious his regime has been and continues to be...Lamar shares his remarkable perspective of the early Castro years with us in a superb style. It is a grabber! -- Admiral G.E.R. Kinnear II U.S.N. Ret.
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There have been many books written about Cuba, but this is the first time a novel has been written about an attempt to assassinate Fidel Castro. We are impressed with the firsthand knowledge of the author, whose own military background lends credibility to his work. Being written in English, this book can reach a wide audience and expose the reader to an insider's view of the Castro regime.
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A Fast Paced Thriller with Exceptional Historical Accuracy,
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Mario Lamar is not only a gifted story-teller, he shines a spotlight upon the Cuban peoples suffering under Castro for the world to see. Escape from Castro is a gripping, fast paced novel told by an Officer and gentleman who lived through it all. A poignant work of passion, this book is a must read.
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Great Book! Too realistic to be just fiction!,
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The book is purportedly fiction, however, judging from the insight and history of the author you realize as you read that this account must be based on facts.It is an extremely engaging novel that captures what life must have been like in the first years of Castro's dictatorship. It is important that those of us outside the exiled Cuban community learn of the atrocities that have been and still are committed by Castro and his lackeys just miles from our shores. The characters are well defined and the book's organization is flawless. The day it came I couldn't put it down and finished it in one sitting. Escape from Castro is a novel that will stay with me long after Castro is gone!
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On a small key six miles off the southern coast of Havana Province stood the ruins of what once had been a luxurious vacation retreat. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Key West, Fidel Castro, Lieutenant Nodal, Comandante Pinto, Miguel Nodal, Chief Miranda, University of Havana, Lieutenant Calderon, Luis Calderon, Midshipman Diaz, Fifth Avenue, Lieutenant Dumas, Maximum Leader, Raul Ramirez, Emilio Carrero, Father Nazario, Marco Antonio, Midshipman Delgado, Quinta Avenida New!
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On a small key six miles off the southern coast of Havana Province stood the ruins of what once had been a luxurious vacation retreat. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Key West, Fidel Castro, Lieutenant Nodal, Comandante Pinto, Miguel Nodal, Chief Miranda, University of Havana, Lieutenant Calderon, Luis Calderon, Midshipman Diaz, Fifth Avenue, Lieutenant Dumas, Maximum Leader, Raul Ramirez, Emilio Carrero, Father Nazario, Marco Antonio, Midshipman Delgado, Quinta Avenida New!
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