The Champa Flowers Peter Ivorson CIA Book 1 eBook Alan Melton
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The Vietnam War is at its height, and in neighboring Laos, CIA officer Peter Ivorson has been ordered to steal the North Vietnamese diplomatic code cipher from the local embassy. There are some problems his nerves are shattered by a barely-failed assassination attempt; his USAID cover officer can't stand either the CIA or Ivorson; his all-time best agent is shot to death before his eyes; and the french-vietnamese beauty he's trying to get into bed could be working for the other side. By the time he's up to his waist in the swamp behind the NVN Embassy, with everything on the line, even his own boss is out to get him.
The Champa Flowers Peter Ivorson CIA Book 1 eBook Alan Melton
It takes a fast-paced book to get me to pick up a novel and stay interested, and this one had me hooked from the beginning. It lived up to its promise of being an engaging spy thriller: an intriguing plot with a good balance of action, humor, and even some romance (well, lust) thrown in; just enough character development to get the reader connected with the principals in the story but not so much as to bog down the momentum of the plot. And what momentum there is as the reader follows protagonist CIA agent Peter Ivorson on his adventures in Laos...it's a race to beat the enemy at the world's second oldest profession, which turns into a struggle for Iverson's survival. There are some surprising twists in the road along the way. The historical context is informative and accurate; descriptions made me feel as though I were witnessing the action. Snatch up a copy and enjoy!Product details
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The Champa Flowers Peter Ivorson CIA Book 1 eBook Alan Melton Reviews
This is a great, well written Vietnam war era story. (It reminded me a little of "A Station in the Delta," by John Cassidy). James Franco should play CIA officer Peter Ivorson in the movie version. Ivorson is of very much the American hero here and he proves the old saying that "nothing is more dangerous than an American with good intentions." Overcoming adversity at every turn, Ivorson is a man on an important mission -- let's hope there are more adventures for Ivorson to tackle in the future.
A rousing good yarn of 1970s espionage, intrigue, betrayal, and unscrupulous ambition; set in the CIA Station in Vientiane, Laos before the Communist take-over. A real page-turner! Mr. Melton paints his characters with wide brush strokes, in vivid colors.
The principal protagonist, Peter Ivorson is what might best be described as "The Clumsy Tiger." Picture the supremely powerful, stealthy, king of the jungle, creeping up, with twitching tail, on his unsuspecting prey. At the crucial moment, as he starts his leap, his foot slips, and he falls gracelessly flat on his face in the mud.
Ivorson does all the James Bond sorts of things; from torrid love scenes to hair-raising escapes, victories against unbeatable odds and vanquishing of invincible foes. But he is all too human, and accomplishes all these marvelous things in spite of his propensity to do just about everything wrong. Ivorson is certainly a memorable and even likable character. He is absolutely not the man I'd want to be pitted against. But on the other hand, I'm not at all sure I'd want him on my side either. The phrase "loose-canon-on-deck" springs to mind. Champa Flowers flirts with farcical comedy, but in essence remains a spy thriller, albeit with a substantial dash of tongue-in-cheek humor. All-in-all, it's a much-better-than-average good read. I look forward to the further adventures of the intrepid Ivorson.
Can't put down! Beautifully written thrilling read set in enticing South East Asia during Vietnam. Can't wait for the next Ivorson novel!
Great espionage read of a place and time that is historically important, but not much talked about. The author puts you on the streets and easily draws the reader into the story. The intrigue keeps you on the edge of your seat, and the human side keeps you coming back to find out if the main character is able to hold it all together to the bitter end.
This is a nicely paced and well detailed story about clandestine activities in Laos a few decades ago. The characters easily make the reader feel that he (or she) is moving about Vientiane while the action swirls around from start to finish. I would hope that our embassies abroad work better than the one in this novel. Can the protagonist, Ivorson, become the new James Bond? I look forward to more stories about the spy-game in southeast Asia from this author. Highly recommend.
I was very pleasantly surprised. While this is a work of fiction by a new novelist and certain elements clearly were added for narrative punch, the text is very readable and more accurate than in many similar yarns. Looking forward to reading the next novel. (and I was delighted when I looked up Champa Flower to discover it's the same as Plumeria which I'm trying to grow...)
It takes a fast-paced book to get me to pick up a novel and stay interested, and this one had me hooked from the beginning. It lived up to its promise of being an engaging spy thriller an intriguing plot with a good balance of action, humor, and even some romance (well, lust) thrown in; just enough character development to get the reader connected with the principals in the story but not so much as to bog down the momentum of the plot. And what momentum there is as the reader follows protagonist CIA agent Peter Ivorson on his adventures in Laos...it's a race to beat the enemy at the world's second oldest profession, which turns into a struggle for Iverson's survival. There are some surprising twists in the road along the way. The historical context is informative and accurate; descriptions made me feel as though I were witnessing the action. Snatch up a copy and enjoy!
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