This book combines two previously published novels: Tess Awakening and Tess Valkyrie, thus providing the full story of Tess's confrontations with the fascinating but evil Amir. A fast-paced action novel set during the second Gulf War in Iraq, three remarkable people are caught in a web of obsession and deceit. Tess is a military helicopter pilot; beautiful, aggressive and relentless. Jake is a brilliant CIA operative that saves her from committing a mistake that could affect her career. Amir is a wealthy, sophisticated but ...
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This book combines two previously published novels: Tess Awakening and Tess Valkyrie, thus providing the full story of Tess's confrontations with the fascinating but evil Amir. A fast-paced action novel set during the second Gulf War in Iraq, three remarkable people are caught in a web of obsession and deceit. Tess is a military helicopter pilot; beautiful, aggressive and relentless. Jake is a brilliant CIA operative that saves her from committing a mistake that could affect her career. Amir is a wealthy, sophisticated but dissolute Iraqi general who captures Tess during a battle and becomes obsessed with her. Tess escapes with the help of Kejal, a woman Amir made a slave. Now Tess must fulfill a promise that she made to Kejal, who died to help her. Tess and Jake attempt to go after Amir in Istanbul, Paris, and London. Amir persuades Tess to spend time with him in France and England in exchange for what she is seeking. Here she meets Fadime, his alluring and decadent sister. In the end, Amir deceives Tess. She returns to Iraq, flying dangerous missions and rescuing wounded soldiers. An unforeseen event changes everything. Aided by Jake, Tess's friend and co-pilot Carmen and their colleagues, Tess must now overcome Amir's vicious attacks motivated by his continuing obsession with her. They repeatedly clash in a succession of encounters taking place in Baghdad, Amman, Istanbul, Sorrento and New York. Carmen finally meets her soul mate in Nicola, who helps her overcome the traumas of her youth and becomes a valuable member of their team. The two women respond to their challenges by drawing on their skills as fierce warriors, battling the evil Amir, who not only hurt Tess but plans to take over the Iraqi government. Their struggle leads to a series of violent and bloody battles in the air and on the ground. A heartbreaking loss at the end is redeemed by a final poignant resolution.
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