Labyrinth: Libyan OdysseyiUniverse, 2005 M09 21 - 176 pages An up-and-coming reporter, Johnny Follyn lands the job of a lifetime when he accepts an assignment to Libya to write a story on the Standard Oil Company.Intent on showing just how beneficial the oil company is to the people of Libya, Johnny isnt prepared for what he discovers.As Johnny tracks the operations of Standard Oil, he also becomes more involved with Libyas history.When Johnny stumbles upon the secrets of an ancient riddle, he sets out to find the answers.With the help of a professor and his friend Ismail, Johnny delves deeper into the past, never thinking of the consequences.But someone doesnt want Johnny to succeed, and they will do anything in their power to stop him.Set against a thrilling backdrop of oil fields, cultural clashes, and lost civilizations, Labyrinth is a fascinating odyssey through history and the minds of peoplepast and present. |
Contents
Section 13 | 96 |
Section 14 | 103 |
Section 15 | 112 |
Section 16 | 118 |
Section 17 | 124 |
Section 18 | 131 |
Section 19 | 139 |
Section 20 | 144 |
Section 9 | 70 |
Section 10 | 76 |
Section 11 | 84 |
Section 12 | 89 |
Section 21 | 151 |
Section 22 | 160 |
Section 23 | 165 |
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