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The story follows Mike Teak, a young scholar and athlete from an elite background, who is drawn into the world of espionage by his godfather. During a covert mission in Somalia, he encounters Hatashil, an orphaned warrior turned rebel leader. What begins as a routine delivery turns catastrophic when a missile strike devastates the village, altering Mike's life irreparably. The narrative explores themes of privilege, duty, and the unpredictable nature of conflict, as Mike grapples with the consequences of his involvement.
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An Expensive Education, Nick McDonell
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- An Expensive Education
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nick McDonell
- Publisher
- Grove Atlantic
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780802144812
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The story follows Mike Teak, a young scholar and athlete from an elite background, who is drawn into the world of espionage by his godfather. During a covert mission in Somalia, he encounters Hatashil, an orphaned warrior turned rebel leader. What begins as a routine delivery turns catastrophic when a missile strike devastates the village, altering Mike's life irreparably. The narrative explores themes of privilege, duty, and the unpredictable nature of conflict, as Mike grapples with the consequences of his involvement.