Description
This harrowing true account chronicles the nightmarish ordeal of Billy Hayes, an American student whose life takes a devastating turn when he is arrested for attempting to smuggle hashish out of Turkey. Thrown into the brutal confines of a Turkish prison, Hayes faces unimaginable cruelty and despair, battling not only his captors but also his own fading hope. As diplomatic efforts falter, the only path to freedom lies in a desperate escape, a perilous gamble known as the "midnight express." This gripping narrative is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of extreme adversity and a stark look at the darkest corners of the penal system.
Available Editions
paperback
Andre Deutsch
Published Jan 1, 1977
238 pages
ISBN: 9780233969473
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Details
First Published
1977
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Midnight Express by Billy Hayes.