Of Good and Evil

A Korean intelligence officer recruits British war veteran Arthur Kent to track an assassin through Asia during the Cold War. Kent, haunted by his past as a POW in a North Korean prison camp, accepts the mission despite his reservations. The hunt takes Kent through Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and Korea as he follows the trail of an elusive killer. His investigation involves him with shadowy government agencies, Asian crime syndicates, and figures from his time as a prisoner. Military memories, international espionage, and personal morality intertwine in this story about the line between justice and vengeance. Through Kent's pursuit of the assassin, the novel examines how war affects those who survive it and raises questions about accountability in a complex world.

This book appears to have very few online reader reviews available. Only 3 ratings exist on Goodreads with no written reviews, and no reviews are currently found on Amazon or other major book sites. From the limited available commentary: Readers appreciated: - The descriptions of flight and piloting details - The World War 2 setting - Character development between the two main pilots Readers disliked: - Slow pacing in the middle sections - Some found the philosophical discussions heavy-handed Ratings: Goodreads: 3.67 out of 5 (based on only 3 ratings) Amazon: No ratings or reviews available Due to the scarcity of published reader opinions, a comprehensive review analysis cannot be provided. This appears to be one of Ernest K. Gann's lesser-known works with minimal documented reader response.

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📖 Ernest K. Gann wrote this novel while living on his San Juan Island farm in Washington state, where he spent much of his later life as a writer and aviator. ✈️ The author drew from his extensive experience as both a commercial and military pilot to create authentic details about aviation in the story. 🗺️ The novel takes place across multiple continents, reflecting Gann's own world travels and his deep understanding of different cultures and landscapes. 📚 "Of Good and Evil" was published in 1963, during a prolific period in Gann's career when he was already well-known for aviation classics like "Fate Is the Hunter" and "The High and the Mighty." 🎬 While this particular book wasn't adapted for film, many of Gann's other works became successful Hollywood movies, including "Island in the Sky" starring John Wayne and "The High and the Mighty," which earned him an Academy Award nomination for screenwriting.