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Vortex (Bond And Larkin Novel)
''Vortex'' is a 1991 war novel by Larry Bond and Patrick Larkin. Set during the final years of '' apartheid'' in South Africa, ''Vortex'' follows the assassination of a reformist National Party president and his cabinet by the African National Congress, as well as a subsequent seizure of power by far-right Afrikaners. The plot unfolds through a series of intertwining accounts narrated through several characters. It was a commercial success, receiving generally positive reviews. A ''Vortex'' audiobook, presented by David Purdham, was released via Simon Schuster Audio in August 1991. Setting ''Vortex'' is initially set during bilateral negotiations to end apartheid in South Africa during the early 1990s. Despite conservative opposition, the ruling National Party and newly elected State President Frederick Haymans secretly discuss options for reform with the African National Congress (ANC). However, beneath the surface tensions remain high, with both parties facing immense ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Bond
Lawrence L. Bond (born June 11, 1951) is an American author and wargame designer. He is the designer of the ''Harpoon'' and ''Command at Sea'' gaming systems, and several supplements for the games. Examples of his numerous novels include ''Dangerous Ground'', ''Day of Wrath'', ''The Enemy Within'', ''Cauldron'', ''Vortex'' and ''Red Phoenix''. He also co-authored ''Red Storm Rising'' with Tom Clancy. Early life and education Bond was born on June 11, 1951 and grew up outside St. Paul, Minnesota. When he was eight years old, an uncle gave him a copy of ''Afrika Korps'', spurring his lifelong interest in wargames. In 1973, Bond graduated from St. Thomas College with a degree in quantitative methods, and worked as a computer programmer for two years before joining the U.S. Navy. Career U.S. Navy Bond graduated from the United States Navy Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island in 1976. He spent six years on active naval duty, including four years on destroyers, followe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
