City on the Ledge (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780988042810)

Quito, Ecuador. In this obscure Andean capital, ladled along the ledge of a volcano, an eruption is taking place. After centuries of oppression, the workers are on strike against their banana plantation masters. If Ecuador, the largest banana exporter in the world and the bargain basement of the industry, raises its prices, so will the others. Remarkably, Jay Streets, American pro-football star, is called on to arbitrate and set a final wage for the workers. Having no interest in the matter, he is expected to be impartial The U.S. government, however, with U.S. consumers in mind, would rather that Streets be partial.It has ordered the embassy's CIA chief to ensure it. Set against the emerald majesty of the Andes, City on the Ledge witnesses the machinations of politicians, spies, diplomats and lovers as they strive to pull off a revolution - or kill it before it can bloom.

Author: Philip Kraske
ISBN-10: 0988042819
ISBN-13: 9780988042810
Publisher: Encompass Editions
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2012
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.53d