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Fire and Forget: Location Report #3

October 8, 2017 by Andrew Warren Leave a Comment

Wow!  I remember typing out the first Fire and Forget location report as if it was yesterday.  And now, here we are at the end…

The book is with the editor now.  There is still some work to be done, but the heavy lifting is finally over!

I’ll reveal the cover for the new Thomas Caine thriller HERE, Tuesday October 9th, 8:00am. In the meantime, I hope you all enjoy one last look at some of the thrilling and exotic locations Caine visits in Fire and Forget!

THE SUDD

After a mishap on the White Nile River, Caine finds himself traveling on foot through the impenetrable swampland known as The Sudd. This vast wetlands grows and shrinks depending on weather conditions, but can reach an area over 130,000 square km… about the size of England!

The Sudd is a thick bog, dense with reeds, grass, and clumps of shifting vegetation. It is sparsely inhabited, and considered impassable by many travelers. Caine must dig into the last of his strength reserves to guide himself and his companion to safety though this treacherous swamp.

GEORGETOWN , WASHINGTON DC

While Caine traverses the war torn country of South Sudan, Rebecca Freeling must make a much shorter, but no less dangerous journey, through Georgetown, Washington DC.

Assigned to transport former NSA Director Ted Lapinski to a Senate Intelligence Hearing, she accompanies the FBI and a team of Federal Marshals on a twenty minute drive through the picturesque streets of our nation’s capital.  Security is high, and Lapinski is set to blow the lid off a conspiracy that reaches deep into the heart of the United States Intelligence Community… and possibly beyond!

MIHINGO LODGE, UGANDA

Caine ends his harrowing journey through East Africa at the spectacular Mihingo Lodge, in Uganda. Perched at the top of a rocky kopje hill, the lodge looks out over the stunning vistas of Lake Mburo National Park.

The lodge is an environmentally friendly oasis, designed to blend in with its surroundings. The watering hole below plays host to herds of impala, zebra, warthogs, and even the occasional leopard.

It’s the perfect place for a predator like Caine to recover from his recent ordeal… assuming he survives!

And that’s a wrap!  I’m planning to get the book out before the end of fall, and very soon I will send out a request for Advance Readers.  The Advance Reader Team gets a free copy of the book before release, in return for posting an honest review on launch day… so keep your eyes out for the next Caine Report email!

Please don’t forget to check out the cover reveal HERE, Tuesday October 9th, 8:00am.

I hope you all enjoyed this sneak peak into Caine’s latest adventure.  I had a blast taking a virtual journey though East Africa, and I can’t wait to get the new book in your hands!

Fire and Forget will be out soon, but in the meantime, you can check out the first three books in the series, Devil’s Due, Tokyo Black, and Red Phoenix.  They’re all free in Kindle Unlimited, and available on Audible as well.

Finally, as always, thank you for your reviews and emails…I read each and every one, and they mean the world to me.

Cheers,

Andrew Warren

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Fire and Forget: Location Report #2

August 25, 2017 by Andrew Warren Leave a Comment

I’m thrilled to report that work on Fire and Forget (the new Thomas Caine thriller) is coming along well.  I’m a little more than two thirds of the way through, which means I’ve hit another milestone… So it’s time for another location report!

KHARTOUM, SUDAN

The Republic of  Sudan is the third largest country in Africa.  It is a primarily Muslim country, and in 2011, it’s president officially sanctioned the implementation of Sharia Law.  Khartoum, the nation’s capitol, sits at the meeting point between the White Nile, which flows north from Uganda, and the Blue Nile, which flows west from Ethiopia. The two Niles meet near the Tuti Bridge, and form the singular Nile River, which continues north into Egypt.

The Tuti Bridge is not far from one of the city’s most famous landmarks, the opulent Corinthia Hotel. This modern, egg shaped structure is a luxurious five star hotel, and Caine stays there during his time in the city.  But the decadent, towering hotel is a far cry from the poverty in the surrounding neighborhoods of the area.

TUTI ISLAND, SUDAN

Tuti Bridge crosses the Nile, and leads to Tuti Island (of course). This ancient farming community actually predates the city of Khartoum, and its inhabitants have preserved their way of life there for centuries. Before the bridge was constructed, farmers had to take boats and ferries across the river to deliver their crops and produce. To this day, the farms on the island still provide most of the fruits and vegetables in Khartoum.

Caine visits an old contact there, who uses the sparsely populated island as a secure meeting spot. While there, he is treated to a savory feast of local dishes, including one of my favorites, kofta, a blend of spiced beef and lamb…

MALAKAL AND EZ ZERAF, SOUTH SUDAN

From the dark alleys and vibrant spice markets of Khartoum, Caine travels south, to the war-torn city of Malakal, South Sudan.

After a brief stop is this barely recovered war zone (which is actually the second largest city in South Sudan) Caine soon finds himself on the move once again. When his stolen truck runs out of gas, he and his ally must travel by foot past the Ez Zeraf game reserve. This protected area is home to numerous wild animals, including tapir, elephants, and even lions.

Well, that’s all for now! Once I finish the first draft (hopefully not long from now) I’ll post my final location report, and announce a reveal date for the new cover!

Until then, have a great weekend, and keep reading!

Thank you,

Andrew Warren

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Fire and Forget: Location Report

July 28, 2017 by Andrew Warren 1 Comment

As many of you know, I’ve been hard at work writing the next Thomas Caine thriller, Fire and Forget. To keep things fun and interesting, I like to “gamify” the writing process.  I try to set up small goals and milestones for myself, on the way to the finish line. Recently,  I hit one of those milestones, and crossed the thirty thousand word mark of the new novel. Time to celebrate!

I’d like to present the first Fire and Forget: Location Report!  I hope you enjoy this showcase of some of the fascinating and exciting locations featured in the new book:

SOUTH SUDAN:

Our story begins in the newest nation on earth, South Sudan.  In 2011, the country gained its independence from Sudan, in the North. But now, only a few years later, the fledgling nation finds itself wracked by civil war. Centuries of ethnic tension, tribal feuds, and territorial disputes over oil and other resources, have exploded into a bloody conflict, with no end in sight.  The war has killed hundreds of thousands, and displaced many more as refugees.

Trapped in this chaotic conflict is a certain CIA operative, formerly the head of Rebecca Freeling’s security detail.  This operative is found recovering from injury  in the war torn town of Kanfar, under the care of  a kind South Sudanese family.  Kanfar is fictional, but it is based it on the (sadly) all too real villages of Leer, and Malakal, which have been devastated by the fighting and bloodshed.

 

LOUISIANA BAYOU:

Next, we catch up with Thomas Caine, as he continues his rogue mission to investigate the conspiracy within the US Intelligence Community.  Following a lead from Ted Lapinski, Caine has tracked the Director of National Intelligence, Jon Blayne, to New Orleans.  From there, he follows the comprised DNI to a secret rendezvous in the dense, impenetrable swampland of the Louisiana Bayou.

Things quickly spiral out of control…. We finally get to see Caine kick some butt in his home country, as armed mercenaries chase them through the swamp in high powered air boats. These flat bottomed craft skim across the water at impressive speeds, driven by propellers that spin close to the speed of sound!

CIA HEADQUARTERS:

Still back in the good old USA, we check in on Director Rebecca Freeling, who has been summoned to a meeting with her boss, the D/CIA, also know as the “God on the Seventh Floor.” The Director’s office is located is located on the seventh floor of the Old Headquarters Building.  (Shout out to fellow author Matt Fulton for sharing some details with me about the Director’s office.)

After a tense confrontation with her superior (who has mixed feelings about her illegal operation to capture Ted Lapinski in Red Phoenix), Rebecca is able to catch a rare glimpse of some pieces from the CIA’s “Intelligence Art Collection”.

This unusual collection of intelligence-themed paintings and sculpture record for posterity the experiences of intelligence officers in peace and war. Also on display are some modern art pieces from the 1950’s & 60’s that were actually funded in secret by the CIA, to serve as propaganda during the cold war.

These works were meant to celebrate the freedom, creativity, and intellectual freedom of the United States. It was believed that the Russian art of the period, forced to showcase communist ideals and principles, would be seen as unable to compete.

Well, I hope that gives you a little taste of what’s to come… I’ll release the next location report when I hit the halfway point.  And soon after that, I’ll share a glimpse of the new cover!

As always, let me end by saying thank you… your emails and encouragement keep me going, so please keep ’em coming.  Until next time, have a great week, and keep reading!

Thank you,

Andrew Warren

 

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