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The Jungle
Adventure thriller
The Jungle
Book 8 of the Oregon Files series
496 pages · First published 2011
After losing a lucrative government contract, Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon take on dangerous rescue missions in some of the world's most hostile regions. Their latest assignments lead them from the snowbound mountains along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border to the dense jungles of Myanmar, where a missing adventurer's disappearance conceals a far greater threat. Betrayed and drawn into a conspiracy involving a powerful new technology with roots in thirteenth-century China, Cabrillo discovers that a ruthless mastermind is threatening American national security. With nuclear launch codes at risk and millions of lives hanging in the balance, the Oregon crew must outwit an enemy who seems capable of anticipating their every move. Perfect for readers craving a high-stakes rescue adventure filled with dangerous secrets, unexpected betrayals, and a relentless fight against impossible odds.
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Frequent gun violence, armed combat, and military-style confrontations · Kidnapping, captivity, and rescue missions involving endangered civilians · Torture and physical abuse · Betrayal, threats, and criminal violence · Dangerous jungle conditions and life-threatening pursuits · Threats involving nuclear weapons and mass casualties · Sustained action suspense and peril
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Spiced Sorrel Punch
Vibrant hibiscus and warming ginger reflect the tropical heat and escalating danger of the Oregon crew's jungle rescue mission.
What you'll need
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- Steep hibiscus tea with ginger and cinnamon, then chill. Stir in orange juice and simple syrup and serve over ice.
- Garnish: Orange wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Mai Tai
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Tropical rum, bright citrus, and a hint of almond evoke the sweltering jungles of Myanmar and the high-stakes adventure awaiting the Oregon crew.
What you'll need
- 1 oz (30 ml) amber Jamaican rum
- 1 oz (30 ml) aged molasses-based Martinique rum
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) orange curaçao
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) orgeat (almond syrup) ↗
- 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice ↗
- 1/4 oz (7.5 ml) simple syrup ↗
- Crushed ice
- Mint sprig and lime peel, for garnish ↗
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How to mix it
- Makes 1 serving.
- 1. Add both rums, curaçao, orgeat, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- 2. Shake until chilled, then pour the drink and ice into a double rocks glass. Top with crushed ice as needed.
- 3. Garnish with mint and lime peel.
- Glassware: Double rocks glass.
- Recipe reference: International Bartenders Association — https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/mai-tai/
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