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Last Chance
The kidnapping and massacre of the passengers and crew of a pleasure craft trigger a fateful chain of events.
Dive into intrigue and suspense in exotic Southeast Asia. Join Ian McEdwards, a down-on-his-luck American businessman living in Malaysia, as he weathers storms, outwits terrorist, and fights for his life and his business, all while looking for clues to the location of a sunken shipload of gold.
Ian McEdwards is a freelance international business consultant. That is how he earns a living. But his passion is SCUBA diving and the search for the wreck of the legendary treasure ship The Sunchaser. Desperate for business, Ian unknowingly takes a client that is in actuality a money-laundering front for Abu Sayyaf, one of the most virulent terrorist organizations in Southeast Asia. Soon the CIA moves in to investigate and Ian finds himself falling in love with a young, beautiful, covert agent. Caught between terrorists and the Agency, while searching for a fortune in lost gold, Ian is grasping for one LAST CHANCE.
Dive into intrigue and suspense in exotic Southeast Asia. Join Ian McEdwards, a down-on-his-luck American businessman living in Malaysia, as he weathers storms, outwits terrorist, and fights for his life and his business, all while looking for clues to the location of a sunken shipload of gold.
Ian McEdwards is a freelance international business consultant. That is how he earns a living. But his passion is SCUBA diving and the search for the wreck of the legendary treasure ship The Sunchaser. Desperate for business, Ian unknowingly takes a client that is in actuality a money-laundering front for Abu Sayyaf, one of the most virulent terrorist organizations in Southeast Asia. Soon the CIA moves in to investigate and Ian finds himself falling in love with a young, beautiful, covert agent. Caught between terrorists and the Agency, while searching for a fortune in lost gold, Ian is grasping for one LAST CHANCE.
172 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 28, 2011
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About the author
E.C. Jacobs
4 books1 followerE. C. Jacobs writes action and adventure thrillers set all around the world. His years of international living have given him a wealth of firsthand knowledge that he uses to craft realistic settings and fuel his imagination. Born in rural West Texas, Jacobs has spent time in several continents, including Europe, Africa, and Asia, and he's resided all over the United States, including stints in New Mexico, Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina, and Washington, DC.
After serving as a paratrooper in the army, Jacobs spent over ten years in the insurance industry before pursuing other interests, including writing. He is the author of Last Chance, The Coast, Sunchaser, and the upcoming release, The Hunter. He currently lives with his family in Virginia.
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After serving as a paratrooper in the army, Jacobs spent over ten years in the insurance industry before pursuing other interests, including writing. He is the author of Last Chance, The Coast, Sunchaser, and the upcoming release, The Hunter. He currently lives with his family in Virginia.
Follow E.C. Jacobs on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/E.C.JacobsAuthor
Contact E.C. Jacobs at ECJacobs@live.com
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April 12, 2025
Book Review: Last Chance by E.C. Jacobs
Last Chance is a fast-paced, high-stakes thriller set against the exotic and unpredictable backdrop of Southeast Asia. E.C. Jacobs spins a riveting tale of adventure, danger, and deception as Ian McEdwards—an American business consultant and passionate diver—finds himself caught in a deadly web involving terrorists, covert operatives, and a long-lost treasure.
From the explosive opening—a brutal kidnapping and massacre on a pleasure craft—the novel hurtles forward with nonstop tension. Ian, desperate for work and unaware of the danger he's stepping into, takes on a client with ties to the notorious terrorist group Abu Sayyaf. Before long, the CIA is watching, the bullets are flying, and Ian is neck-deep in a fight not just for a fortune in sunken gold, but for his own survival.
Jacobs masterfully balances the intrigue of international crime with the allure of sunken treasure, creating a thrilling blend of espionage, action, and romance. The chemistry between Ian and the mysterious CIA agent adds emotional depth, while the richly described setting lends authenticity and atmosphere to the pulse-pounding plot.
With sharp dialogue, vivid action scenes, and a protagonist you can root for, Last Chance delivers all the elements of a top-tier thriller. Fans of Clive Cussler, Robert Ludlum, and Matthew Reilly will find themselves right at home with this action-packed adventure.
Verdict:
Last Chance is a gripping, globe-trotting thriller that hooks you from the start and never lets go. Treasure hunters, spy fiction lovers, and adrenaline junkies alike—this one’s for you.
Last Chance is a fast-paced, high-stakes thriller set against the exotic and unpredictable backdrop of Southeast Asia. E.C. Jacobs spins a riveting tale of adventure, danger, and deception as Ian McEdwards—an American business consultant and passionate diver—finds himself caught in a deadly web involving terrorists, covert operatives, and a long-lost treasure.
From the explosive opening—a brutal kidnapping and massacre on a pleasure craft—the novel hurtles forward with nonstop tension. Ian, desperate for work and unaware of the danger he's stepping into, takes on a client with ties to the notorious terrorist group Abu Sayyaf. Before long, the CIA is watching, the bullets are flying, and Ian is neck-deep in a fight not just for a fortune in sunken gold, but for his own survival.
Jacobs masterfully balances the intrigue of international crime with the allure of sunken treasure, creating a thrilling blend of espionage, action, and romance. The chemistry between Ian and the mysterious CIA agent adds emotional depth, while the richly described setting lends authenticity and atmosphere to the pulse-pounding plot.
With sharp dialogue, vivid action scenes, and a protagonist you can root for, Last Chance delivers all the elements of a top-tier thriller. Fans of Clive Cussler, Robert Ludlum, and Matthew Reilly will find themselves right at home with this action-packed adventure.
Verdict:
Last Chance is a gripping, globe-trotting thriller that hooks you from the start and never lets go. Treasure hunters, spy fiction lovers, and adrenaline junkies alike—this one’s for you.
January 21, 2015
Another good story for a fairly new author. Loved the exotic places the story took me.
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