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Grasping an orchid

Reads 236
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Parts 33
Time 5h 37m

Reads 236
Votes 25
Parts 33
Time 5h 37m

Mature

Grasping an orchid is a contemporary thriller set in New York and Thailand. Paul Samuels, a college graduate, has become disillusioned with life. He makes a very bad career choice in a bid to move up the corporate ladder. Fate conspires against him when his life is touched by prison, torture, murder and a terrorist attack, all resulting in devastating personal consequences. His self-journey reveals sides of himself that he never knew existed, and some he isnt proud of.Amazingly he was in this situation by choice, but at what cost?All Rights Reserved

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