{"title":"Gordon Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eGordon Base is an esteemed author in the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genre, captivating readers with his intricate storytelling and compelling narratives. His works, including the renowned \u003cem\u003eThe Last Great Australian Adventurer\u003c\/em\u003e, are a testament to his ability to blend suspense with cultural insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBase's literature often explores the rugged landscapes and complex characters of Australia, drawing readers into thrilling adventures that are as intellectually stimulating as they are entertaining. His mastery in weaving plot twists and maintaining tension makes his novels a favourite among fans of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned reader of crime fiction or new to the thrilling world of Gordon Base, his books offer an immersive experience that will leave you eagerly anticipating his next release. Dive into his stories to discover a world of intrigue and excitement with every turn of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-last-great-australian-adventurer-by-gordon-base-9781925324990","title":"The Last Great Australian Adventurer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1948, Ben Carlin set out from New York City with an audacious, lunatic plan to circumnavigate the world in an army surplus amphibious jeep called Half-Safe. Fuelled by cigarettes and adrenaline, the Australian army major pushed his fragile, claustrophobic vehicle through fierce Atlantic hurricanes, across uncharted North African desert, into dense South-East Asian jungle and over the icy dark swells of the North Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a 50,000-mile roll of the dice that by all rights should have killed him. When Ben finally pulled into Times Square a decade later, he found himself alone and forgotten, his legacy little more than a wake of women and empty whiskey bottles. And the worst was yet to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWas it all a fool's errand? Or a pure manifestation of spirit? Where does a dream end and an obsession begin? What's an acceptable cost to pay, and to what lengths will a person go not to be left with the haunting question—what if?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Last Great Australian Adventurer\u003c\/em\u003e is the compelling account of Ben Carlin's attempt to make an enduring mark on the world at the twilight of the Golden Age of Adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46675431686380,"sku":"9781925324990","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13575233482873.jpg?v=1752934405"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/gordon-base.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}