The Hot Country

Name: The Hot Country
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SKU: 9781843445630
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By Robert Olen Butler

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The Hot Country by Robert Olen Butler is set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution in 1914. The story follows Christopher "Kit" Marlowe Cobb, an American war correspondent, as he navigates danger and intrigue while uncovering a plot with international implications. Packed with action and suspense, the novel combines historical drama with thrilling twists as Cobb delves into a world of espionage and political intrigue.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy an expertly woven blend of historical intrigue set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution. With gripping action, rich period details, and a journalist protagonist who is drawn into a world of espionage and danger, this crime thriller promises to captivate fans of both history and mystery.

The Hot Country

War correspondent Christopher Marlowe 'Kit' Cobb arrives in Vera Cruz, Mexico, to cover the country's civil war. A passionate believer in the power of a free press and the moral superiority of the United States, Kit is no mere observer. He assumes a false identity to pursue German diplomat Friedrich von Mensinger en route to a meeting...

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Christopher Marlowe Cobb ('Kit'), the swashbuckling American newspaper war correspondent, travels to Mexico in 1914 during that country's civil war and the controversial presidency of Victoriano Huerta, El Chacal (The Jackal). Covering the war in enemy territory and in the sweltering heat, Cobb falls in love with Luisa, a young Mexican laundress, who is not as innocent as she seems.

One day, Kit witnesses a priest being shot, but the bullet ricochets off the cross he wears around his neck and leaves him unharmed. Cobb sets out to investigate the sniper.

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The Hot Country by Robert Olen Butler is praised for its blend of traditional adventure elements like disguises and double agents, coupled with a well-crafted narrative. The book features powerful characters and a fast-paced plot, offering both excitement and complexity. Critics regard it as a literary thriller that appeals to those who appreciate detailed, thoughtfully written stories.

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ISBN: 9781843445630

Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 November 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: No Exit Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Robert Olen Butler is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain, and sixteen other novels including Hell, A Small Hotel, Perfume River, and the Christopher Marlowe Cobb series. He is also the author of six short story collections and a book on the creative process, From Where You Dream. He has twice won a National Magazine Award in Fiction and received the 2013 F. Scott Fitzgerald Award for Outstanding Achievement in American Literature. He teaches creative writing at Florida State University.

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