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'Green Novel' Pits Man Against Big Oil,
Set in Costa Rica
Tom Rapko released his much-anticipated
second novel today. Set in Costa Rica's
Corcovado National Park, dubbed "the most
biologically intense place on Earth" by the
National Geographic Society, it pits man
against Big Oil. Heavy on descriptive prose,
Corcovado immerses the reader in one of the
last truly pristine jungles in the world.
"My inspiration for this novel,"
author Tom Rapko's blue eyes lit up
as he explained, "was pura vita,
that distinctly Costa Rican way of
living in harmony with nature. This
story really came to life based on
my frequent travel to Costa Rica,
and in particular hiking, diving,
and exploring Corcovado. It is
simply overwhelming."
Tom Rapko smiled as he talked,
"Ultimately, I wanted to share my
experiences, particularly the
intense sensory feel--the sight,
smell, sound, touch, and even
taste--of being in Corcovado.
Frankly, I find it hard to believe
some place like Corcovado still
exists. I think my fans will really
enjoy reading what living a pura
vita is all about, that is the heart
of Corcovado." |
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Your main character, he's flawed at the
outset isn't he? "Without giving too
much away," Tom nodded and continued the
interview, "we see Declan Mares evolve
into someone who embraces the purity of
Corcovado. I wouldn't go so far as to
call him a Byronic hero, but Declan's
close."
What is your favorite line or moment in
Corcovado? "Well," Tom thought for a
second and said, "I really enjoy the
sequence when the poachers are being
pursued by park ranger Salvador Maria
Antonio. 'Their throats were parched as
only the hunted can taste.' Yeah, I like
that one a lot. Fitting."
From Corcovado's back cover: "Here in
this remote wilderness a story of life's
struggle, passion, and worth unfolds.
Declan Mares, an expatriate running an
offshore sports betting service, scours
the jungle for his fortune.
Lepidopterist Lauren McAlister swings
from the treetops continuing her PhD
program, savoring the freedom and beauty
so abundant in this national preserve.
Salvador Maria Antonio is a veteran park
ranger at the Sirena station juggling an
explosion in poaching, unprecedented
tourist inflows, and the realization
that he may indeed be the last of his
breed. In Corcovado their lives
intersect, and ultimately intertwine, as
together they face an insatiable,
borderless enemy intent on siphoning off
one of Corcovado's most valuable
resources."
Corcovado is available in soft cover for
$8.95 from all major book retailers
including
Amazon.com. |
