Description
In a remote South American oil town, four desperate men are offered a perilous mission: transport a volatile cargo of nitroglycerin across treacherous terrain to extinguish a raging oil fire. Among them is Gerard, a Frenchman drawn to danger, and Johnny, his reluctant partner, as they face not only the explosive nature of their load but also the simmering tensions and betrayals within their own group. Georges Arnaud masterfully crafts a gripping narrative of survival, exploring themes of desperation, greed, and the psychological toll of extreme risk. This intense thriller plunges readers into a world where every mile is a gamble and the ultimate prize is simply staying alive.
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paperback
Sphere
Published Feb 23, 2017
224 pages
ISBN: 9780751568127
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Details
First Published
1952
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Wages of Fear by Georges Arnaud.