In the shadow of the Andes, one man’s adventure ignites a powder keg of espionage, revolution, and survival.

When a young British mountaineer’s letters hint at a dangerous secret hidden in the Peruvian Andes, a routine investigation quickly escalates into a desperate race against time.

Jack Warne, seeking adventure in the remote Chasco valley, finds himself caught between a group of radical activists and the watchful eyes of Peruvian authorities. Unbeknownst to him, his every move is being tracked by forces on both sides of the law, each with their own agenda in the volatile climate of 1960s-70s South America.

As tensions rise, a chilling plot is uncovered – a plan to destabilize the government, jeopardize innocent lives, and unleash chaos upon the breathtaking Andean landscape. Now, Jack must choose a side and fight to survive in a world of shifting loyalties, where danger lurks around every bend of the mountain path.

Praise for Shadow of the Jaguar

"The story line, Tupamaros and guerrilla terrorists fighting the government forces, is strong and exciting, but what makes the book really fascinating are the scenes in the Peruvian high plateau and the Cordillera Blanca."
-- Daily Telegraph, 1973.

"Events and geography blended well in today's Peru, with politics both protesting and orthodox. Three cheers for a churning story."
-- Times, 1973.

"Another entertaining story from a man who spent 31 years in the Foreign Service. Here is an adventure thriller featuring the dashing Peter Craig, an unofficial agent for MI6."
-- Manchester Evening News, 1973.