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“The ship was carrying four WE82 Trident warhead
for a submarine that's not supposed to exist. So
it's definitely not supposed to be in the Gulf wit
armed missiles in range of the Iranians . . . ”
“The ship was carrying four WE82 Trident warhead
for a submarine that's not supposed to exist. So
it's definitely not supposed to be in the Gulf wit
armed missiles in range of the Iranians . . . ”
With the sinister menace of classic sp
thrillers and the gritty real-world action of
modern war story, COAST: An Act Of Buri
immerses you in a thrilling roller-coaste
ride of action, intrigue and adventure a
McKinley’s team race across the globe t
prevent a nuclear crisis of apocalyptic scale“James Bond move over!”
- Diane Rapp, author
CONTENT ANALYSIS COAST: An Act Of Burialis an action movie in a book
In Paris, covert operative Ian McKinle
carries out an unusual 'retiremen
operation, aiming to stem the flow of high
tech rifles to terrorist groups. But when hreturns to the Covert Operations An
Surveillance Team base he learns that a nav
supply vessel carrying four thermonuclea
warheads has foundered in the Persian Gu
and is deployed with his team-mates t
investigate.
As the stakes rise, McKinley and hcolleagues Carter and Brook travel to th
Middle East, Russia and Canada, despera
to outwit a mysterious adversary tha
always seems to be one step ahead, an
retrieve the nukes before a city ge
vaporized.
Subject: Espionage Actio
n Thriller
Name: COAST: A
n Act Of Burial
Author: Xander
Richards
Price: $19.99
ISBN-10: 1475284
90X
ISBN-13: 9781475
284904
Format: Trade P
aperback
Size: 6" x 9"
Pages: 328
Date of Public
ation: 2012, Ma
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PERSONNEL DATA
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Why did you write 'COAST: An Act Of Burial'?
I had a great story idea that wouldn't go away for twen
years. I reached a point where I would either knuckle dow
and write it, or do my best to forget it. I'm very glad I cho
the former.
On the process of writing:
If you've ever thought about being a writer, just do it. Do
wait as long as I did. You have a story to tell and someon
somewhere is yearning to read it.
Are your characters based on anyone?
They definitely have their own unique personalities an
idiosyncrasies but they have some traits borrowed fro
people I've known. There's a little of me in them as well.
“Don't you see how this could escalate?! Now the sub
will know that NATO's onto them. The captain'll order
a defence readiness condition and call it in. All it
takes is some weapons officer making a simple mistake
“Don't you see how this could escalate?! Now the sub
will know that NATO's onto them. The captain'll order
a defence readiness condition and call it in. All it
takes is some weapons officer making a simple mistake
About the author
Xander Richards was born in Europe but now live
in Canada.
The idea for ‘COAST: An Act Of Burial’ w
conceived in the eighties but lay fallow due to th
pressures of life. Nonetheless, the story stayewith Richards over the next two decades. The nov
was finally released in May 2012 and a year lat
was awarded the CBC Bookies Award for ‘th
Canadian Book You Couldn’t Put Down’. The cov
painting was created by Canadian artist Jonatho
Earl Bowser, whose picture ‘The Awakening’ wa
famously stolen by Saddam Hussein for his nov
‘Zabibah and the King’.
Despite sharing a cover artist with a notorioudictator, Xander Richards describes himself as ‘a
ordinary fella with regular interests and pastime
These include cars, photography, movies an
garage sales. Xander lives in Saskatchewan with h
wife Mindy.
Subject: Richa
rds, Xander
Gender: Male
Age: Mid-late
forties
Origin: Europ
ean
Domicile: Sask
atchewan, Can
ada
Dossier: On fi
le
Code Number: 5
537637
Surveillance: Cu
rrent
Threat Level: Not assesse
d
S u bjec t: R ic ha r
ds, Xa nde r
Ge nde r: Ma le
Age: M id- la te fo
r t ies
O r ig i n: E u ro pea
n
Do m ic i le: Sas ka t
c he wa n, Ca nada
Doss ie r: O n f i le
Code N u m be r: 55 3
76 3 7
S u r ve i l la nce: C u r r
e n t
T h rea t Le ve l: No t assessed
On winning the CBC Bookies Award:
What a privilege to be nominated alongside such great books
and writers! If readers are liking what I'm doing, then I can ask
for no more.
What inspires you as a writer?
Travel, good books, good movies and good music. I get a lotof my best ideas when I'm doing research for ideas I've
already had.
What are you hoping readers will take away from this book?
I want them to feel like they've watched an action movie.
Thankfully, this is a comment I get often.
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"There are action sequences which are mind blowing, fast-paced, authentic anddraw the reader right in. This is a book you will not likely want to set down, Iguarantee it!" — Albertina Hamby, reader.
"An action-packed adventure that cleverly combines classic, contemporaryfiction with a spinechilling twist. For those who are interested in nuclear battles,secret services and acts of bravery as one would encounter in a Bond film, thenyou will certainly be in for a treat! The author’s writing is accomplished andprofessional, with this well-written, realistic tale being first-class."
— Lucinda Fountain, Goodreads.
"This is non-stop action thriller with very exciting and well-written action partsThe three main characters are living people with their good and bad sides cleashown. The author served in the military, and it shows during the description weaponry: Mr. Richards knows what he talks about." — Evgeny, Goodrea
"I would recommend this book and the author to any reader in a heartbeat. So,stop reading this review and buy the thing already. It's that good."
—MaryAnn Koopman, Amazon.
"It sounds ridiculous that a new novelist can come within a mile of Fleming, bu
just as they said there'll never be another Tolkien or Stoker or Creasey, sureenough there comes along a Jordan, Rice, and Grisham. Add Richards to yourlist of great storytellers to keep an eye on." — Devon Hennig, Goodrea
"Reading this novel is similar to sitting down to watch a summer blockbuster!"— Brandon Sears, Every Read Thing.
"Readers who enjoy military suspense, gutsy heroes, and action-packedadventures should buy this book. There are heroes like these men protectingus every day, and this novel helps us appreciate their sacrifice."
— Diane Rapp, author of 'Howl Of The Wo
"This is an action-packed international espionage thriller ... a fabulous war
against terrorism tale!" — Harriet Klausner, The Mystery Gazzette / Follow The Clue.
"With vivid description and well paced action, COAST: An Act of Burial sustainsthe reader’s attention like Pavlov’s dogs to the ringing of a bell. Not only is theconflict strong, but there is a wonderful blend in of humour to lighten the mooof the story. Richards creates a remarkable balance between dark and light inthis superb espionage tale." — Mary Stoery, Goodrea
"Non-stop action from the very first page kept you on your toes ... Didn't wantto put the book down ... Cannot wait until the next book in the series!"
— Avvie Cunnington, Goodreads.
"Richards keeps you well anchored with an unusually strong sense of place –rather like he is recalling events that actually happened (and he did slyly raise aeyebrow at me when I jokingly suggested as much to him in one of our designmeetings)." — Jonathon Earl Bowser, cover art
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