The Rig

by John Collee

The oil-workers are leaving Madagascar as no oil has been found. As the last team leaves, their plane explodes. Spence takes an inventory of the Madagascan rig and develops the notion that they were murdered to protect the secret of an oil find. The author also wrote "A Paper Mask".

Genres: Fiction

384 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Screenwriter of Master and Commander, Happy Feet etc. Former doctor. Journalist and novelist

Reviews

[Ben Boulden · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE RIG is an excellent example of an adventure thriller, in the vein of Hammond Innes and Desmond Bagley, with tight plotting, well-developed characters, and a bunch of suspense.

[Ed Newton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Conspiracy, suspense, comedy, romance and action all rolled into one - Collee has brilliantly woven together a fascinating plot, which takes place in many different countries. Full of loveable, well developed characters and genuine detail. If you're keen for a fast paced action suspense thriller that isn't afraid to stop for a laugh, a cry or a beer, then this one is for you.

[Charles · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good one. My invisible oil shelf. What ever happened to the author.

[Ram · Rating 5 out of 5]

exciting novel from John Collee set in an oil rig in Madagascar - the oil company and its manoevres, political machinations, ego, ambition, suspense all aplenty in this thriller.

[Jim Trela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read. Interesting thriller with drilling rig involved

[Vicky Waterfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not my normal reading material but I thoroughly enjoyed it!