Chapter One
The United Nations Meeting
Charles Langham stood at the lectern, looking at the large circle of United Nations members facing him behind their long, curved conference tables in the imposing hall. The lights were dimmed and the screen behind bright with images from his presentation. He was a formidable figure in an impeccable casual Saville Row blue suit that was tailored to fit his six-foot slim frame, slightly greying hair, deep brown eyes and clean-shaven face. His crisp white shirt open at the collar gave him a relaxed, cool look. Except for his wedding ring and watch, he shunned jewellery. He intended to come across more casual than formal to avoid looking overbearing to this politically motivated group. He also wanted the presentation to be the main focus.
‘So, in summary, I will say this.’ He leant forward with both hands gripping the lectern. ‘You have seen the evidence throughout my presentation, irrefutable proof with photographs, videos and scientific reports showing the damage to our world and its people. We have extinction rates that are rising exponentially with 50 per cent of the world species forecast to die out in less than 100 years.
The Pacific Affair – A Charles Langham Novel Description:
Charles Langham has Multiple Sclerosis, faces opposition, death threats and even hit squads, as the vested interests of political institutions and multinational organisations combine to stop Langham and his team righting the wrongs that we all wish we could fix.
Unbeknownst to Langham, a bigger challenge is looming from the worlds troubled past of the 1940’s. Following a presentation to the UN, he demands action from world leaders or he will take action. Now he will have to force their hand. Langham orders his wife’s evacuation from their Amazon reforestation project where she has been attacked.
The United States President takes offence at what he sees as Langham’s threat against his country and sends an aircraft carrier to track him down. After the disabling of the aircraft carrier, the President orders his private Presidential force, led by Thomas to assassinate Langham, who they believe to be aboard his Super Yacht.
A member of Langham’s team, uncovers underwater anomalies, locating two underwater mining rigs off the Californian coast that they link to the President’s closest aides who thought they were helping build the President nuclear arsenal following unilateral disarmament, but unbeknownst to them they are being used by an ex-Nazi, Gustav Axmann, bent on the nuclear destruction of the United States and the rise of the Fourth Reich using money from drug cartel.
