About The Author

By day, Ken Wolfe has spent over thirty-four years teaching middle and high school scholars the arts of English in St. Louis, Missouri. By night, it's been narrative lies and tall tales to anyone who will listen. He holds a master's degree in Storytelling and Creative Drama, is a leading instructor of storytelling at the University of Missouri–St. Louis's Pierre Laclede Honors College, a five-time champion of the Missouri State Liars Contest, a juggling and unicycling coach, and the nascent author of Wun, a darkly droll adolescent spy novel. He lives high above the Southampton neighborhood of St. Louis with the bride of his youth, Julie.

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Wun

Overview

Dormant evil bides its time. In 1968, British spy Charles Morgner infiltrates a hidden Amazonian R&D complex run by the nefarious industrialist Gustavus Zetcher, uncovering a world-altering plan that could eradicate humanity. After a narrow escape, Morgner leaves behind a self-destruct mechanism that glitches at "One, one, one…" Fast forward to 2007: fringe high school student Stuart Gorovich and his friends on a youth mission trip accidentally unearth the overgrown complex still caught in time. As secrets unravel and hidden dangers emerge, Stuart must confront the seductive allure of Zetcher's mesmerizing legacy which still looms large, crouching in wait, ready to be stirred. With Zetcher's hypnotic influences whispering promises of power, can Stuart resist the allure of an insidious darkness that promises peace through unimaginable means? Will they awaken a sleeping evil or dismantle a deadly legacy before it spells doom for humanity? Wun is a thrilling odyssey where espionage meets the uncanny, perfect for readers who crave adventure with a darkly droll twist.
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Wun is a thrilling odyssey where espionage meets the uncanny, perfect for readers who crave adventure with a darkly droll twist. This story is a masterwork for readers who crave a blend of classic 1960s espionage and modern psychological suspense. If you are a fan of the calculated tension found in vintage spy thrillers, you will find the 1968 chapters a thrilling tribute to the genre. For those who enjoy the atmospheric mystery of stories where teenagers must survive both the elements and the remnants of a madman's dream, the 2007 timeline offers a gripping perspective. It is perfect for readers of adolescent fiction who prefer their stories with a darker, more intellectual edge, and for anyone who has ever wondered if the "peace" offered by technology is worth the cost of freedom, autonomy, or worse. Those who enjoy intricate world-building, where history and myth collide, will find themselves lost in the Amazonian valley of Zetcher's making. It appeals to fans of dark, droll humor, loads of intricate dramatic irony, and high-stakes survival who want to see characters pushed to their absolute limits. Wun will leave you breathless and questioning the true nature of free will.

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Book details

  • Genre:fiction
  • Sub-genre:Thrillers / Espionage
  • Language:English
  • Pages:704
  • Paperback ISBN:9798992362909

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