When Time Ran Out.... Poster of the 1980 movie and cover of the 1969 book, The Day the World Ended
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The Day the World Ended
Gordon Thomas, Max Morgan-Witts, 1969
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James Goldstone, 1980

Visitors are caught off guard by a volcanic eruption while staying at a secluded hotel in the Caribbean. Despite the warnings, the owner of the hotel disregards the advice and instructs the guests to await rescue. However, a select few opt to accompany the expert, Hank Anderson, as they embark on a journey to higher ground. This small group sets out on an exhilarating expedition across the island.


A Time to Die. Poster of the 1982 movie and cover of the 1967 book, Six Graves to Munich
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Six Graves to Munich
Mario Puzo, 1967
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Matt Cimber, Joe Tornatore, 1982

A World War II vet sets out in 1948 to avenge the death of his wife at the hands of Nazis. His targets are four Germans, a Sicilian, and a Hungarian who committed the atrocities. He is aided by a CIA operative, who has another agenda. One of the targeted men is being groomed by the US to become the West German chancellor and is to be protected. Along the way, a third person joins the team.