Hornets' Nest

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A story which mixes revenge, American rock stars in the Amazon jungle and political scandals. Isabela Pastri has watched the rise of Wlamir Turvel ever since the day he assaulted her father and made him an invalid, as well as taking his sawmill in the interior of the Amazon. Now it is time for vengeance.

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"Hornets' Nest" is a surprising story. One which mixes revenge, American rock stars in the Amazon jungle and political scandals with a language, form and rhythm which shock the reader. An action thriller told from diverse voices and points of view of its characters. Isabela Pastri has watched the rise of Wlamir Turvel ever since the day he assaulted her father and made him an invalid, as well as taking his sawmill in the interior of the Amazon. Now he is governor of the state of Para and one of the most significant drug dealers in the Amazon region. She becomes his lover, becomes pregnant and learns his secrets. Fred Pastri, her brother, has left for the United States, where he lives with his lover Pat, a famous rock star. He abandons everything and travels back to his home town of Belem in search of his sister, between trying to forget and having to relive a family tragedy. He arrives in the midst of a police investigation, journalists, prostitutes and corrupt politicians. It is time for vengeance.

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"Augusto's clipped style and the elaborate plans in the novel make for a decent, if very bloody thriller." --"Complete Review"

Forfatterbiografi
Edyr Augusto was born in the city of Belem in the Amazonian state of Para in Brazil. Radio and print journalist and playwright, he has published a number of books in Brazil, including three novels, of which Hornets' Nest is the most recent.