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Phoenix Force #45
African Burn
Phoenix Force goes undercover in central Africa to investigate a series of catastrophic events that have destroyed entire villages and finds that the media, hard on the heels of accusations of sabotage, has made much of the CIA presence in the area.
Fueling the suspicions of CIA involvement is the leader of a strong anti-West movement, an ousted powermonger turned charismatic media darling. Tipped off by the KGB, Katz and his men link the genocide to Massamba's grandiose scheme to take revenge. The aim of his maniacal conspiracy: to drive the West out of Africa and ignite a devastating nine-nation revolution backed by three separate and warring factions.
Fueling the suspicions of CIA involvement is the leader of a strong anti-West movement, an ousted powermonger turned charismatic media darling. Tipped off by the KGB, Katz and his men link the genocide to Massamba's grandiose scheme to take revenge. The aim of his maniacal conspiracy: to drive the West out of Africa and ignite a devastating nine-nation revolution backed by three separate and warring factions.
224 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1989
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Jim Wilson
253 books15 followersJim Wilson could have simply dismissed himself as a competent piano tuner-technician, even an exceptional one. But he was and is so much more, and it took the sudden death of a dear friend and the encouragement of a legendary singer/songwriter to prove it to him.
From a broken home in Amarillo, Texas to a multi-award-winning recording artist, Jim Wilson’s journey is a captivating tale of showbiz glamour, personal tragedy, self-discovery, and dogged determination. And, as is typical of Jim Wilson, he’s turned out to be a pretty good wordsmith.
Tuned-In: Memoirs of a Piano Man is a page-turner and a life-changer. It’s a self-help book in the form of an autobiography. It is entertaining, revealing and full of lessons for musicians, fans, and all readers.
Jim Wilson’s life direction was set when he was given a guitar at age 7, then began composing songs at age 9. Soon after moving from West Texas to LA in his early 20’s, he gained a reputation as a respected piano technician, catering to the highest echelon of the music industry. Jim helped develop the first MIDI-adapter for acoustic piano in the 80’s, which became an instant hit with artists and studios around the world.
It was the shocking, untimely death of his closest friend that forced Jim to question the whole purpose of his life. With the love and support of his musical heroes – most significantly his friend and mentor, Dan Fogelberg -- Jim set out on a solo career, composing, recording and performing his signature style of piano-featured instrumentals.
Four of Jim’s ten recordings have hit the Billboard Top-20, he’s had two PBS specials, and his music has been streamed over 75 million times by fans around the globe. He was recently made a “Lifetime Member” of the Recording Academy. He enjoys scuba diving, skiing, pilot lessons, and mountain biking. Tuned In is Jim’s first book.
From a broken home in Amarillo, Texas to a multi-award-winning recording artist, Jim Wilson’s journey is a captivating tale of showbiz glamour, personal tragedy, self-discovery, and dogged determination. And, as is typical of Jim Wilson, he’s turned out to be a pretty good wordsmith.
Tuned-In: Memoirs of a Piano Man is a page-turner and a life-changer. It’s a self-help book in the form of an autobiography. It is entertaining, revealing and full of lessons for musicians, fans, and all readers.
Jim Wilson’s life direction was set when he was given a guitar at age 7, then began composing songs at age 9. Soon after moving from West Texas to LA in his early 20’s, he gained a reputation as a respected piano technician, catering to the highest echelon of the music industry. Jim helped develop the first MIDI-adapter for acoustic piano in the 80’s, which became an instant hit with artists and studios around the world.
It was the shocking, untimely death of his closest friend that forced Jim to question the whole purpose of his life. With the love and support of his musical heroes – most significantly his friend and mentor, Dan Fogelberg -- Jim set out on a solo career, composing, recording and performing his signature style of piano-featured instrumentals.
Four of Jim’s ten recordings have hit the Billboard Top-20, he’s had two PBS specials, and his music has been streamed over 75 million times by fans around the globe. He was recently made a “Lifetime Member” of the Recording Academy. He enjoys scuba diving, skiing, pilot lessons, and mountain biking. Tuned In is Jim’s first book.
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February 10, 2023
Enjoyed this one by Fieldhouse. This time the team is in Africa to stop a madman who is killing hundreds and blaming those deaths on the CIA. He is doing this to get several African countries to turn away from American and European influence. This will destroy the economies of these African countries since they won't have any trade making it easier for him and his group to take them over. Phoenix Force has to figure out who is behind the deaths and get enough evidence to prove America had nothing to do with it.
Highly recommended, fun novel, Fieldhouse is the best writer of these by far.
Highly recommended, fun novel, Fieldhouse is the best writer of these by far.
October 27, 2020
I must say of the spin off series Phoenix Force always gives a great story with great characters
February 26, 2016
A spin off series from his Executioner books. This series follows several secondary characters that band together. Recommended
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