Wayward Son

Pollack, Tom; Alves, Jim; Loftus, John

ISBN 10: 1450755631 / ISBN 13: 9781450755634

Published by Cascada, USA, 2011

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Signed by Tom Pollack with a dedication 'To Andrew, Hope you enjoy' and dated 'Nov 14, 2011.' Looks unread. Paperback original. First printing.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wayward Son
• Publisher: Cascada, USA
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1450755631
• ISBN 13: 9781450755634
• Binding: Original Wraps
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

A Powerful Tremor Unearths an Ancient Secret.

Buried near Italy s Mt. Vesuvius is a fortified observatory containing artifacts dating to the earliest record of human events. Only one person the Getty Museum s Amanda James can unlock the mysterious doors that guard the chamber.
But once inside, Amanda is shocked to discover evidence left behind by a notorious Biblical killer who long ago wandered off the pages of history.
When a strange relic unveils the miraculous truth about this villain, Amanda must confront sinister forces intent on suppressing her stunning revelation before it alters the destiny of millions.
The first novel in a series, Wayward Son propels the reader back in time, where epic adventures in Egypt, Greece, China and Rome collide with modern-day intrigue and suspense. Journey with Amanda and witness the extraordinary saga of the world's original Wayward Son!

About the Author

Tom Pollack passion for sailing and adventure spawned the entrepreneurial and creative endeavors that ultimately provided the inspiration for Wayward Son. 

Tom put it this way: "I could not sleep after an exciting dinner with the King of Spain, so I lay awake in my hotel room and found one of those dog eared Gideon Bibles in the desk. Figured that would put anyone to sleep. Wrong! I read this fascinating, but short story about the world's first murderer and thought- whatever happened to that guy?  That got the wheels spinning for what I thought what be a great speculative fiction mixing actual history with the most famous book in the world.  

A former member of the U.S. Sailing Team, Tom served from 2001 to 2007 as the CEO of the Transpac (TP) 52 sailboat racing class. During that time, he collaborated with His Majesty Juan Carlos, King of Spain, in the creation of the professional grand prix racing circuit known as the Audi Medcup. Tom's friendship with another TP52 owner, Roy Disney, led to the release in 2008 of Walt Disney Pictures' critically acclaimed motion picture, Morning Light. The film is based on Tom's original idea of documenting the exploits of a group of college-aged sailors recruited to compete against seasoned pros in the Trans-Pacific race from Southern California to Hawaii.