South Pacific Survivor: In Samoa [Paperback]

Kevin Daley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 2009

An assassin decapitates a U.S. congressman in American Samoa then enters independent Samoa for other targets. Polynesian beauty Pua, the sole agent of the Samoan Secret Service, must protect their national leader--her grandfather. With an anti-colonial chip on her shoulder and a black belt to back it up, she faces a down-on-his-luck CIA agent and a rogue New Zealand diplomat. They close in on each other and the warrior-assassin as they race to discover Robert Louis Stevenson's secret. It leads to evidence that could re-ignite civil war, which a shadowy chief tries to do.

Editorial Reviews

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If you like intricately plotted political thrillers, in exotic cultural settings, this book is for you . . .  [A] fast-paced, multi-faceted tale that will keep you entertained. --Don Messerschmidt, award winning author, Peace Corps Connect

South Pacific Survivor: In Samoa was named an Award-Winning Finalist in the Best Books of 2010 in the Multicultural Fiction category.
--USA Book News

Award-Winning Finalist, Best Books of 2010, in the Multicultural Fiction category. --USA Book News

This is the book for you if you're hunting for a good read on something "Pacific Islandish" with a dash of failed James Bond tryst, which adds all the more humour to it. --Mai Life Magazine, Suva, Fiji

If you like intricately plotted political thrillers, in exotic cultural settings, this book is for you . . . [A] fast-paced, multi-faceted tale that will keep you entertained from start to finish. --Don Messerschmidt, award winning author and editor, Vancouver, WA, Peace Corps Connect

From the Publisher

An atypical thriller. The author brings to life aspects of the islands' Polynesian culture and history as he weaves a tale of intrigue, suspense, and human foibles.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 342 pages
• Publisher: NovelsPlus (December 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615317227
• ISBN-13: 978-0615317229
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,436,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Excellent!, February 2, 2010

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freshnup (Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: South Pacific Survivor: In Samoa (Paperback)

Great story and well written. When will he write his next? Can't wait.

4.0 out of 5 stars peace corps rule..., July 11, 2011

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This review is from: South Pacific Survivor: In Samoa (Kindle Edition)

What a fun book to remind me of me time in Samoa. Spent two years in Samoa and another year in American Samoa. This books accurately hits on the geographic connections from L.A, Auckland and the islands. Great job. If there were more Samoan contemporary fiction novels, I would have something to look forward to on island time.

Best Wishes.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lessons learnt, September 3, 2010

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Kerry Joyce "Kerry" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: South Pacific Survivor: In Samoa (Paperback)

I enjoyed this book quite a bit. I feel I could write somewhat of a history lesson on the island itself now! It was a fun thriller and I took a great deal of knowledge away w/ me about the region itself and the general culture. I certainly googled the Samoan area when I finished the novel. Fast read.