From the GDR series "Two Adventure Novels" again 2 super exciting cases in one volume 2 novels that prove Specht's flair for stories. They prove the author's ability to depict people and foreign, exotic landscapes full of colour. "Water for the Red Wolves" is set in South Yemen in 1964. The British are still in the crown colony of Aden. In order not to lose their privileges, the representatives of the Motherland are happy to use all methods of suppressing the Freedom Front. Nevertheless, the actions with which the Red Wolves, freedom fighters from the Radfan Mountains, are fighting the regime are increasing. At night, the land belongs to you and your influence grows.... "Beacon Eastern Reef" For 25 years, lighthouse keeper Jim Parker has lived on Eastern Reef, near Australia's east coast. One day, a cyclone rages in this area, the motor yacht "Laura", with 4 men and 2 women on board, is thrown ashore. Waiting for rescue lets them take turns telling their life stories. Parker took refuge in solitude when the search for his lost daughter was fruitless. Then Liane Kippling begins to tell of a foundling.... 6 stories, loosely connected by a frame plot, illustrate the thinking and behaviour of people in extreme situations... Quote from the spine Paperback with 366 pages Verlag Neues Leben Berlin 2nd edition from 1982