Charles Gustafson

A Visa for Ahmad: Escape from Libya Charles Gustafson

Libya's Muammar Qaddafi is known to have "hit squads" in the major cities of Europe--trained assassins assigned to keep young Libyans in line and eliminate defectors. Despite being seriously threatened by pro-Qaddafi Arabs, an American couple vacationing in France attempts to help a young Libyan escape to the U. S. When Ben and Jo Caldwell develop a friendship with the young Libyan aircraft technician in Paris, they are warned that he could have possible connections with the notorious "Carlos group," entangling them in an international conflict. Other mysterious warnings send them to the Cote d'Azur, where Jo is kidnapped and held briefly as a hostage. Later, having reached the States with the Caldwells' help, their friend Ahmad is wounded by a Qaddafi death squad, prompting Ben to pursue the would-be assassin throughout Europe to a final confrontation at Cap d'Antibes. With settings in Europe, North Africa, and the U. S., the story incorporates humor, romance, and intrigue against a frightening backdrop of modern terrorism.