Author: John McKoy
Publisher: Book Venture Publishing LLC
Published: 2017-11-30
Total Pages: 302
ISBN-13: 1641663154
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSon of the Maya is an international adventure set in Washington, Miami, and the jungles of Guatemala between 2006 and 2009. The drama involves an international kidnapping and daring rescue that pits a wealthy US immigrant foundation executive against a dynamic Guatemalan revolutionary. Roberto Prettyman was born in Guatemala City but raised in Washington during the 1960s. He built an enormously successful suburban real estate practice before turning to philanthropy. A brilliant university political student, Felix Gigante (the Jaguar Paw), was radicalized and then built a powerful revolutionary force after his father was murdered by Guatemalan authorities. Tension between these native Guatemalans with divergent approaches to social change, yet similar perspectives on injustice, reaches explosive crescendo after unpredicted twists and turns. “There’s plenty of political discourse in McKoy’s novel, and the rich dialogue smartly examines issues of social change—A methodically paced thriller, strengthened by resourceful characters.”—Kirkus Reviews
Book Synopsis Son Of The Maya by : John McKoy
Download or read book Son Of The Maya written by John McKoy and published by Book Venture Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Son of the Maya is an international adventure set in Washington, Miami, and the jungles of Guatemala between 2006 and 2009. The drama involves an international kidnapping and daring rescue that pits a wealthy US immigrant foundation executive against a dynamic Guatemalan revolutionary. Roberto Prettyman was born in Guatemala City but raised in Washington during the 1960s. He built an enormously successful suburban real estate practice before turning to philanthropy. A brilliant university political student, Felix Gigante (the Jaguar Paw), was radicalized and then built a powerful revolutionary force after his father was murdered by Guatemalan authorities. Tension between these native Guatemalans with divergent approaches to social change, yet similar perspectives on injustice, reaches explosive crescendo after unpredicted twists and turns. “There’s plenty of political discourse in McKoy’s novel, and the rich dialogue smartly examines issues of social change—A methodically paced thriller, strengthened by resourceful characters.”—Kirkus Reviews