South by Java Head by Alistair MacLean (English) Paperback Book

Description: South by Java Head by Alistair MacLean The 50th anniversary edition of this classic World War 2 adventure set in south-east Asia. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The 50th anniversary edition of this classic World War 2 adventure set in south-east Asia. February, 1942: Singapore lies burning and shattered, defenceless before the conquering hordes of the Japanese Army.The last boat escapes out of the harbour into the South China Sea, and on board are a desperate group of strangers, each with a secret to guard, each willing to kill to keep that secret safe.Dawn sees them far out to sea but with the first murderous dive bombers already aimed at their ship. Thus begins a nightmare succession of disasters wrought by the hell-bent Japanese, the unrelenting tropical sun and, ultimately, by the survivors themselves, as they head south by Java Head. Author Biography Alistair MacLean, the son of a Scots minister, was brought up in the Scottish Highlands. In 1941 he joined the Royal Navy. After the war he read English at Glasgow University and became a schoolmaster. The two and a half years he spent aboard a wartime cruiser were to give him the background for HMS Ulysses, his remarkably successful first novel, published in 1955. He is now recognised as one of the outstanding popular writers of the 20th century, the author of 29 worldwide bestsellers, many of which have been filmed. Review The most successful British novelist of his timeJack HigginsExcitements come and go at breathless speed The TimesHighly dramatic and effective Observer Promotional An epic and dramatic historical fiction war novel of courage and sacrifice Long Description The 50th anniversary edition of this classic World War 2 adventure set in south-east Asia. February, 1942: Singapore lies burning and shattered, defenceless before the conquering hordes of the Japanese Army. The last boat escapes out of the harbour into the South China Sea, and on board are a desperate group of strangers, each with a secret to guard, each willing to kill to keep that secret safe. Dawn sees them far out to sea but with the first murderous dive bombers already aimed at their ship. Thus begins a nightmare succession of disasters wrought by the hell-bent Japanese, the unrelenting tropical sun and, ultimately, by the survivors themselves, as they head south by Java Head. Review Quote Excitements come and go at breathless speed The Times Highly dramatic and effective Observer Feature * Originally published in 1958, MacLeans follow-up to THE GUNS OF NAVARONE is another classic tale of World War 2 adventure now with a stunning new package * Reissued as part of a major repackaging of the key MacLean backlist titles * This volume is part of a new effort to re-establish Alistair Maclean as the UKs foremost writer of thrillers and wartime adventures * Alistair MacLeans books have sold over 30 million copies worldwide * Many have been turned into award-winning blockbuster films, including The Guns of Navarone, Where Eages Dare, The Satan Bug and Ice Station Zebra Description for Sales People The 50th anniversary edition of this classic World War 2 adventure set in south-east Asia. February, 1942: Singapore lies burning and shattered, defenceless before the conquering hordes of the Japanese Army. The last boat escapes out of the harbour into the South China Sea, and on board are a desperate group of strangers, each with a secret to guard, each willing to kill to keep that secret safe. Dawn sees them far out to sea but with the first murderous dive bombers already aimed at their ship. Thus begins a nightmare succession of disasters wrought by the hell-bent Japanese, the unrelenting tropical sun and, ultimately, by the survivors themselves, as they head south by Java Head. Gold title * Originally published in 1958, MacLeans follow-up to THE GUNS OF NAVARONE is another classic tale of World War 2 adventure now with a stunning new package * Reissued as part of a major repackaging of the key MacLean backlist titles * This volume is part of a new effort to re-establish Alistair Maclean as the UKs foremost writer of thrillers and wartime adventures * Alistair MacLeans books have sold over 30 million copies worldwide * Many have been turned into award-winning blockbuster films, including The Guns of Navarone, Where Eages Dare, The Satan Bug and Ice Station Zebra Details ISBN0008337357 Year 2019 ISBN-10 0008337357 ISBN-13 9780008337353 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Publication Date 2019-12-12 Pages 448 Language English UK Release Date 2019-12-12 Edited by Diego Zavala Scherer Birth 1945 Affiliation University of Southern Queensland Position Professor Qualifications PhD Author Alistair MacLean Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780007289431 Audience General Imprint HarperCollins AU Release Date 2020-01-07 NZ Release Date 2020-01-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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