About the book
One of NPR's Best Books of 2014!
After witnessing a devastating incident in Darfur, Alex Baines is stripped of his security clearance and relegated to a desk job. He’s about to resign when his former mentor—now the current Ambassador to the Congo—offers him an opportunity to start over.
But the post isn’t what Alex imagined. The US company Consolidated Mining seems to be everywhere. When a hostage situation involving a survey team arises, Alex is sent in, finding himself in the middle of the conflict with a guerilla leader and Marie Tsiolo, a native geologist on the team.
As violence escalates in the region, Alex struggles to balance the interests of the U.S. with the greater good of the people of the Congo—and somehow stay alive.
Editions of The American Mission
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780399165702
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780425275382
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101626313
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593861608
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780698167193
Read an Excerpt
One of NPR's Best Books of 2014!
After witnessing a devastating incident in Darfur, Alex Baines is stripped of his security clearance and relegated to a desk job. He’s about to resign when his former mentor—now the current Ambassador to the Congo—offers him an opportunity to start over.
But the post isn’t what Alex imagined. The US company Consolidated Mining seems to be everywhere. When a hostage situation involving a survey team arises, Alex is sent in, finding himself in the middle of the conflict with a guerilla leader and Marie Tsiolo, a native geologist on the team.
As violence escalates in the region, Alex struggles to balance the interests of the U.S. with the greater good of the people of the Congo—and somehow stay alive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The American Mission about?
One of NPR's Best Books of 2014!
After witnessing a devastating incident in Darfur, Alex Baines is stripped of his security clearance and relegated to a desk job. He’s about to resign when his former mentor—now the current Ambassador to the Congo—offers him an opportunity to start over.
But the post isn’t what Alex imagined. The US company Consolidated Mining seems to be everywhere. When a hostage situation involving a survey team arises, Alex is sent in, finding himself in the middle of the conflict with a guerilla leader and Marie Tsiolo, a native geologist on the team.
As violence escalates in the region, Alex struggles to balance the interests of the U.S. with the greater good of the people of the Congo—and somehow stay alive.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The American Mission?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction > Political / legal thriller
Where can I read a sample of The American Mission?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399165702
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The American Mission?
Matthew Palmer
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The American Mission is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399165702) and paperback(ISBN 9780425275382) and ebook(ISBN 9781101626313) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593861608) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780698167193)
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