Book details

  • Genre:fiction
  • Sub-genre:Action & Adventure
  • Language:English
  • Pages:416
  • Paperback ISBN:9781667863764

Commies, Cuties, and the CIA

By Jim Dries

Overview

When Carter Redding prevents an assassination attempt, he has no idea how much his life is about to change. After saving Robert Kennedy's life while serving in the Peace Corps, Carter falls into a rabbit hole of encounters with politicians, exotic women, and spirits. A violent encounter in the jungles of Palawan brings his story to an alarming conclusion.
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Description

The time is the 1960s. The setting is the Philippines. The main character is Carter Redding who is a Peace Corps Volunteer. Fortunately, but quite by accident, he prevents an assassination of Robert Kennedy. The plotters are sure Carter is more than just a Peace Corps Volunteer. They are furious and attempt to discover who Carter is working for. Those attempts involve Carter in a series of adventures involving beautiful women, nefarious characters, unexpected violence, and interactions with spirits. The story moves to various areas in the Philippines and leads to a final confrontation in the jungles of the island of Palawan.
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About The Author

Jim Dries, like the character in this novel, was a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines in the 1960's. Jim has returned to the Philippines a few times since. The early part of Jim's life was spent in education teaching at all levels. Since retiring, he has acted, directed, and appeared in TV commercials.
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