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    The American Mission
    The American Mission
    The American Mission
    Audiobook12 hours

    The American Mission

    Written by Matthew Palmer

    Narrated by Erik Singer

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    “There's the mission the public knows, and the mission we'll never see.  Matthew Palmer knows both, which is what makes The American Mission crackle with complexity and authenticity.  What a debut.”

    —Brad Meltzer, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Fifth Assassin

    Global headlines come to life as intrigue and international politics collide in the Congo in this electrifying debut thriller from Matthew Palmer.

    After a devastating experience in Darfur strips Alex Baines, former rising star of the State Department, of his security clearances, he is faced with two choices: spend the rest of his career in visa-stamping limbo or move to the private sector. On the verge of resigning, he receives a call from his old mentor with an incredible opportunity to start over, restoring both his security clearances and his reputation.

    The job isn’t quite what Alex imagined it to be when he finds a shady U.S.-based mining company everywhere he turns.

    As violence in the political climate escalates, Alex struggles to balance the best interests of the United States with the fate of the Congo and its people. His loyalties are put to the test as he races to determine the right course of action. 
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Audio
    Release dateJun 26, 2014
    ISBN9780698167193
    Author

    Matthew Palmer

    Matthew Palmer is a 30-year veteran of the United States Foreign Service, currently serving as Deputy Chief of Mission at the American Embassy in London. Matt has lived and worked all over the globe and writes novels based on his real-world experiences. He lives in Kensington with his wife, Danica, and their dog, Cooper.

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