Trouble in Trinidad: An epic tale of love politics and betrayal. A Novel. [Hardcover]

William Manchee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 31, 2001

It's the year 2001 and recent discoveries of vast off-shore oil reserves in and around Trinidad-Tobago have suddenly thrown this region into the limelight. Consequently, the United States is attempting to establish a Caribbean Free Trade Zone much like NAFTA. At an important trade conference in Dallas, Kevin Wells, an alert high school student who is participating in a ROTC color guard, foils an assassination attempt on the life of the Prime Minister of Trinidad-Tobago. As he sees the assassination attempt unfold he doesn't hesitate to throw himself in front of the Prime Minister. Immediately he feels the ruthless sting of the assassin's bullet piecing his back. He falls to the ground unconscious, near death. The assassin races to the roof where a helicopter awaits to provide his escape.

The nation is stunned by this extraordinary act of heroism. For ten days the focus of the world is on Parkland Hospital where Kevin Wells lies in a coma. When he finally regains consciousness he's become a national hero. While in the hospital the President visits him to express the Nation's thanks. He brings with him Kiran Shah, the Prime Minister's beautiful daughter. Filled with gratitude because Kevin has saved her father's life, she honors Kevin with a kiss, reportedly the first kiss she's ever bestowed on any man. For weeks Kevin can think of nothing but Kiran as he's convinced she his perfect woman. When he goes to Trinidad to find out if she is really his soul mate he is unaware that the rebel NDC party, responsible for the assassination attempt, has a contract out on his life.

Editorial Reviews

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... vigorous, well developed characters, vibrant dialogue and as much hair raising action as the reader can handle... Highly Recommended -- Molly's Reviews (Molly Martin)

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This Audio CD version of Trouble In Trinidad is read by Sherman Allen, Lisa Korth and Lesley Anne Balido. It was recorded in the Kirkwood Studios in Dallas and directed by Phil Rodgers. Special sound effects and music have been added for dramatic effect. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 322 pages
• Publisher: Top Publications; 1st edition (July 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966636678
• ISBN-13: 978-0966636673
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,067,235 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm originally from Ventura, California where I grew up during the 50s and 60s. My wife Janet and I were married while I was attending UCLA and she was attending nursing school. We immediately started having children and had three boys and a girl by the time I graduated from SMU Law School. With four young children we decided to stay in Dallas, where we had family and friends, rather than returning to California. I started law practice in the late 70's and today practice consumer law with my son, Jim. About twelve years ago I took on a famous romance author as a client and, after working with her for a while, I started wondering if I could write a novel myself. Eventually I gave it a shot and found I really enjoyed the writing process. After that it only took a few generous reviews of my first novel and I was hooked. My current novel, Tarizon: Civil War is my fourteenth and my goal is to continue to write a novel a year for the rest of my life.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Trouble in this book, June 8, 2004

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Michael Hagerty (Gig Harbour, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trouble in Trinidad (Audio Cassette)

"Trouble in Trinidad" is weak, pulp writing at best. The author shows little depth at developing believable characters, especially the main character, Kevin. The worst part is when the main character seriously encourages his love interest to "just forget" the fact that she was raped--and she agrees that's the best way to deal with the problem. Just block something terrible out of your mind. It'll go away! My girlfriend said it was obvious that a man was the author. "Trouble in Trinidad" gave me hope that I could write a novel!

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun reading, November 14, 2009

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Donna Lane - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trouble in Trinidad: An epic tale of love politics and betrayal. A Novel. (Hardcover)

I enjoyed this book. The main character tries his best to do what is necessary to keep within his moral beliefs. Adventure and romance, with intrigue mixed in. We need more people like Kevin in this world. Fun read.