The Pacific Affair de Gary Paul Stephenson

The Pacific Affair

Gary Paul Stephenson

en Limba Engleză Paperback – 18 iul 2016

Charles Langham becomes the United States most wanted man. Following a presentation to the United Nations, United States President Read despatches an aircraft carrier to locate and eliminate Charles Langham. The chase is on and tensions increase when the Unites States Aircraft carrier is becalmed at sea. President Read orders his private army to remove Langham from the equation permanently. Langham stands against the might of a nation and uncovers the sinister forces pulling its strings. Charles Langham becomes America's most wanted man. Billionaire eco-philanthropist Charles Langham see's that the world is in crisis. That we live in a world where greed turns the wheels of state. A world where environmental concerns take a back seat to the vast machine of global commerce. A world where every day a 100 plant and animal species are lost to deforestation and 80,000 acres of tropical rainforest are lost daily. A world where 50% of all species will die out in the next 100 years. Charles Langham is determined to change that. Charles Langham implores the United Nations General Assembly to take a more active role in combating famine and the deforestation of rain forests, reversing extinction rates, and promoting alternative fuels. But this environmental plea has teeth. Langham gives the U.N. one week to comply, or he will force their hand. Anne Langham is attacked at their Amazon reforestation project by former employees of the unscrupulous lumber company they purchased the destroyed land from. United States President Mike Read, declaring Langham an eco-terrorist, has found the excuse he needs to remove Langham from the equation, permanently. In an attempt to secure his own political future and keep his plans secret, President Read despatches an Aircraft carrier to track Langham down. When the Aircraft carrier inexplicably becomes becalmed at sea, he sends his private army to eliminate Langham permanently. The chase in on, the thrilling adventure begins. Charles Langham must stand against the might of a nation, and uncover whatever sinister forces pull its strings from the worlds near past of the 1940's.

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Born in London, England to a New Zealand father and English mother, Gary thoroughly enjoyed weekends away on his father's boat on the river Thames and South of France. He moved out of London, preferring the peace and quiet and openness of the countryside. Owning a border collie called Abigail ensured many long family walks no matter what the fickle English weather decided to do. Finding Elderflower trees started a love of winemaking and plums and Blackberries resulted in homemade jams. A move north to Cumbria and the Lake District saw the family exploring the hills, lakes and coastal walks. A move back south to Cheshire saw the west coast being explored. A holiday to see the land where his father was born resulted in a move to New Zealand where favourite pastimes include wine making, gardening, propagating shrubs, growing vegetables and looking after two mischievous Dutch house rabbits. Before becoming a full time author, Gary spent his professional career in supply chain management rising through the ranks of major international electronics companies. The profession saw him travelling extensively throughout Europe, Mexico, America and the Far East where he still has many good friend. Taking a U.K based roll gave him the time to see his children grow up and finally enjoy travelling for pleasure. With the devastating diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, Gary took to writing as a way of keeping his mind active. All the books are based on an environmental and conservation theme, a subject close to his heart. The research required for each book broadens the mind and the books take on a life of their own. Writing and Multiple Sclerosis are a good match. When cognitive fatigue sets in, with writing, you can stop and rest but allow your imagination to carry on. Presently, Gary is working on the screenplay adaptation of the first book in The Charles Langham Series - The Pacific Affair and planning the third book in the series - The Caribbean Affair. Gary is married with 3 children and a grandson. Two moved to New Zealand and one remains in England.