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Ever wondered what it is like to work in a war zone? 'We live more in one year than most people do in a lifetime,' is Danny Lowenstein's simple retort. Set in a world where life is cheap, vengeance is long and betrayals can be deadly, "Sandstealers" is a masterly thriller – infused with a deep knowledge of modern war and its witnesses.Danny Lowenstein is a big shot war correspondent with the world at his feet. But when an interview goes wrong and he's ambushed on a lonely road in Iraq, questions are asked. Was it a set-up? And was he deliberately sent to his death by one of his own – the tight-knit group of adrenalin-addicted journalists who are supposed to be his best friends? Rachel, Becky, Kaps and Edwin are 'The Junkies': together they've been through thick and thin and seen the horrors of war. Yet theirs is also a tangled web of intense relationships and dark rivalries. Could one of them have become Danny's killer?All's fair in love and war. Including the murder of a friend...
After a war correspondent is ambushed in Iraq, he must determine if the attack was a calculated betrayal by his closest colleagues. Danny Lowenstein, a seasoned journalist, finds himself the target of a lethal setup that forces him to re-examine his professional circle. Known as 'The Junkies,' this group of adrenaline-addicted reporters shares a history of trauma and intense competition. The narrative explores the thin line between camaraderie and rivalry in high-stakes environments, utilizing a tense, investigative framework to uncover the truth behind the ambush.
This work presents a cynical look at the world of war journalism, where the adrenaline of the field often masks deep-seated personal animosities. The premise suggests a narrative that prioritizes the claustrophobic nature of professional cliques over traditional action sequences. Readers are likely to find the focus on the internal politics of the reporting team to be the primary driver of the tension. The story functions as a character study of individuals who have become desensitized to violence, ultimately questioning whether such a lifestyle permits the existence of genuine loyalty.
Page Count:
418
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
0007330782
ISBN-13:
9780007330782
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