dutchy bunch, work of Chinua Achebe, reflects the social changes of that era[in nigeria(africa)] hoina ta. read no longer @ ease as well. I believe it is continuation of the things fall apart. [ grand son of Okonkwo obi and his love for the social outkast[if my memory still serves me his girlfriend is from the outcast] i believe]... i read them so long ago.. ... aany way, my all time favorites Alister Mclean[ hms ulyssess, guns of navrone, where the eagles dare, force 10 from navrone] Tom Clancy[ hunt for red october, executive decision, without remorse, cardinal of kremlin, clear and present danger, teeth of a tiger] Vince Flynn[ memorial day, consent to kill, transfer of power, third option, executive power] Mario Puzo[ the godfather, the sicilian, omerta, the dark arena, fools die] Steinbeck [ of mice and men; the wrath of grapes]