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Two feuding men marooned on a deadly island - cover

Two feuding men marooned on a deadly island

Todd Hicks

Publisher: BookRix

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Summary

This is a fascinating mini novel about two business travelers who verbally and physically quarrel with each other. After fighting on an airplane, they are given the choice to get off the plane by parachute or stay on and be taken into custody. Stranded on an island together, they must overcome their animosity toward each other plus bad weather elements and the dangerous animals that lurk to survive.
Available since: 12/20/2023.
Print length: 27 pages.

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