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ISBN: 0984995412

ISBN13: 9780984995417

Checkpoint Charlie

Name: The Wall
Item: Checkpoint Charlie
Rating: 4
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by Tom Arnold

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Book Overview

Checkpoint Charlie is an action/coming-of-age story set in Europe in 1966. Four young expatriates befriend two dissident East Berliners and undertake a dangerous scheme to help them escape to freedom. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0984995412

ISBN13:9780984995417

Release Date:December 2013

Publisher:Bleugene Press

Length:286 Pages

Weight:0.93 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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Action & Adventure Contemporary Fiction Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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The Wall

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago

Tom Arnold has written an engaging story about an expatriot American in Berlin in the 1960s. Checkpoint Charlie provides a nice blend of historical insight and coldwar drama that suddenly becomes a fast moving story of suspense on both sides of the walls. Good fun read.

Exciting story with depth

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago

I bought this book directly from the author (signed and with color map!) at an art festival when visiting Eugene. I was expecting some military / spy novel but was impressed with the books style and depth. The story shows the growth of a main character, who was disillusioned with the materialism of the USA and rejects it in youthful rebellion. His perceptions and sophistication grow during the unfolding of the exciting and suspenseful story.

Cold War Crisis

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago

Tom Arnold's new novel is a powerhouse of Cold War tension pushed to its limits by the reckless spirit of youth. The characters are winning in their pledge to adventure and contempt for authority. They have been warned, and their destiny is their own -- no more victims than fallen mountain climbers. Arnold is at his best when the stakes of his characters reach the magnitude of life and death. In a Cold War Europe rich in detail and drama, Arnold pulls off a satisfying adventure invigorated with heart-driven, complex characters and sharp dialogue. Strongly recommended.

A Winner

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago

What a fun book to read especially for those of us who lived through this era. Memories galore. Mr. Arnold is a "much better than your average" storyteller. Loved the edge-of-your-seat ending and there was just enough romance to definitely keep one's attention. Hope he'll come out with some more soon.