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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Voyage of Atonement: The Tainted Treasure

Voyage of Atonement: The Tainted Treasure

Ratty, Brian D.

Paperback

Series: Dutch Clarke, Book 3

Historical Fiction

ISBN10: 0692454284
ISBN13: 9780692454282
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: May 1 2016
Pages: 402
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In turbulent 1963, two war buddies turn their sailboat from the Columbia River to the Pacific to begin an action-packed adventure of photographing war relics for a documentary. Both men are survivors of Japanese prison camps and suffer many hidden scars from WWII. Their first port of call is the Hawaiian Islands, where they film the rusting underwater hulk of the Battleship Arizona. While in port, they meet two attractive young ladies who are as quirky as the times. The gals befriend the mates, and become crew members on the sailboat. These four adventurous souls now face a sea journey across the vast Pacific as they chase their unforeseen future over the dark horizon.Rich in atmosphere and characters, 'Voyage of Atonement' is a thrilling story of these adventurous sailors as they navigate the Pacific in search of the past. On the remote islands of Tahiti, these sea scavengers stumble across a mysterious entombed U-boat with a cargo of Nazi gold. At first, the crew is elated. But when their tainted treasure is exposed, it triggers vicious reactions from a secret group of former Nazi SS members (ODESSA) and the country of Israel. These clashing interests reawaken the world's conscience regarding the Holocaust and reopen old scars of the ruthless Third Reich. Quickly, the crew's discovery devolves into an international tug-of-war with deadly consequences. Will the scavengers do the right thing, or are they destined to pay a fatal price for their lost treasure?'Voyage of Atonement' is truly a captivating piece of historical fiction... brilliantly written and an impressive read: 5 stars, Readers' Favorite The story-telling has a rhythm to it, soft and persuasive, humbling and invigorating. The story makes you want to read more. Amazon Editorial ReviewThrough powerful writing, a captivating plot, and vibrant characters set against a two-decade background, Ratty has delivered a great blend of love, adventure, and history. Five Stars: Readers' Favorite

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