{"product_id":"9780008667917","title":"South by Java Head: An epic and dramatic historical fiction war novel of courage and sacrifice","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 50th anniversary edition of this classic World War 2 adventure set in south-east Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFebruary, 1942: Singapore lies burning and shattered, defenceless before the conquering hordes of the Japanese Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe last boat escapes out of the harbour into the South China Sea, and on board are a desperate group of strangers, each with a secret to guard, each willing to kill to keep that secret safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDawn sees them far out to sea but with the first murderous dive bombers already aimed at their ship. Thus begins a nightmare succession of disasters wrought by the hell-bent Japanese, the unrelenting tropical sun and, ultimately, by the survivors themselves, as they head south by Java Head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlistair MacLean, the author of this best-seller, masterfully weaves a story of suspense and action. The adventure unfolds as the desperate group battles not only the hell-bent Japanese and the unrelenting tropical sun, but also their own secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Frederick Forsyth (Avenger), Nevil Shute (A Town Like Alice), Ken Follett (The Armour of Light), Edward Marston (The Railway Detective's Christmas Case), and Eric Ambler (The Mask of Dimitrios).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alistair MacLean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889131802773,"sku":"9780008667917","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008667917_3d76e478-e8f1-476f-be89-d680d1025a88.jpg?v=1776888388","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008667917","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}