Escaping Paradise
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Where do I begin? Here I stand on this beautiful, deserted, tropical island paradise, wondering again at the events that had transpired since my exit from the airplane. I take in the peace and quiet of this isolated beach and think of the great adventures that I have survived. But I’m sad and lonely, and I miss my family. I turn and take in the view of the island. The cliff on this side of the island all but reaches the beach. From it cascades a small ten foot water fall, which has given me daily fresh water and a shower every time I’ve emerged from the lagoon. The lagoon is in the shape of a perfect arc and is about half a mile wide. Its crystal clear water is mostly five to six feet deep, with some deeper holes for fishing. The middle of the island has a five hundred foot mountain, which takes up most of the island. I am tanned from this endless summer and lean from my limited diet of coconuts, fish and fruits. This has been my home for a long time now, but now my thoughts turn toward true home.
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Husband and wife, Marcus and Nora, are headed for the South Seas to the Cook Islands for a long overdue trip into paradise when tragedy strikes. As a result of an unexpected accident, Marcus starts an adventure of a lifetime. Not a young man, Marcus uses his instincts and knowledge gained through life experiences to navigate the many trials placed before him. Although at times he questions whether or not he has what it takes to survive, he realizes he must continue for love of life and his family. He is pushed further than any other time in his life, even more than when he served in the US Marine Corp. Through the course of his adventures he faces surviving the elements, violence, corruption, and international intrigue. Each in turn gives him the fight of his life.
About the Author
Jeff Weakland lives in a small town outside of Portland, Oregon. He and his wife Nancy built their current house 1997 overlooking a beautiful vista. Jeff and Nancy have two boys and four grandchildren. Jeff is currently retired and is an avid reader with a personal library of over 2000 hardcover books. He is aspiring to be an author, and this is his first book.