3 Seconds in Bogotá: A Colombian Kidnapping (You couldn't make it up.) [Idioma Inglés] (World Wild Travel Tales) - Softcover
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A South American adventure. A trip to die for.
Colombia 1994. 150,000 people have disappeared and two young adventure-seeking backpackers are about to be added to the list.
'We were going to be killed.
For what?
A pair of rich-country passports?
Our rucksacks?
The clothes that we were wearing?
They didn’t know about the silver.
Or about the money I had hidden on me.
But of course, they’d be finding it.
A little bonus.
Once we’d stopped struggling and become silent.
A glint as the knife blade moved.
2.8 seconds of real-time left.
Big... deep... breath.'
3 Seconds in Bogotá is the true story of a British traveller who alongside his girlfriend, fell into the hands of the Colombian underworld. Confronted with their imminent murder he delves into his deepest memories searching for any clue that might provide a means of survival. Should he follow his logical mind or his gut instinct? He has three seconds left to decide.
World traveller and multi-award-winning screenwriter and film director Mark Playne is known for his films set overseas.
If you fancy a fast-paced spin around the countries of South America during the time of Escobar, then add the page-turning 3 Seconds in Bogotá to your library now – you won't be able to put it down!
READER REVIEWS:
★★★★★ Travel & Razor's Edge Suspense - Don't Miss This!
Excellently written story mixing travel & suspense. A "don't miss" with a great twist. Highly recommend!
★★★★★ Gripping, a Must Have
Once you pick this up you won't put it down. Both gripping enthralling this book has you captivated from the first line. A must have for anyone travelling to South America as well as those who just simply enjoy a well told story of life's less predictable events.
★★★★★ Gripping.
A well written story of travel outside of most people's comfort zone with a nice twist at the end. More please!
★★★★★ Charming. gripping and thoughtful.
This is very enjoyable writing. This true travel account has an interesting structure, humour, pathos and a thrilling tense conclusion.
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