Book Report
Author: Douglas Chua
Title: The Missing Island
Plot:
Author: Douglas Chua
Title: The Missing Island
Plot:
The story begins with an introduction about the future of Taiwan and the friction created between China and the United States over its ownership. In the midst of the tension, an island nation loses communication with the rest of the world. Planes, ships and submarines bound for Singapore were unable to establish contact with the bases there. Where the country was once located, only water can be found. When the news was announced to the world the next day, Richard Shaw--a multi-billionaire businessman-- decided that he would go find the missing country. Not only would he be able to know where a large portion of his investments disappeared to, but might also have a chance at claiming a country for his own (through some witty courtroom talk). He handpicked a team of specialists in different fields to go with him on the expedition to find the missing island. One outstanding member of his crew is a Singaporean ex-CIA agent, Jordan Lee, who wants to find his family living in Singapore. Richard was so impressed by Jordan’s wit and leadership that he appointed him as the expedition leader.
Meanwhile a ten-year-old boy genius, Kevin Young had a strange encounter. A stunningly beautiful woman visited him one night and brought him to the northern tip of the Singapore-a small part saved by her when the Vanishing Ray was activated. Around them, the rest of the country evaporated, while the beautiful Princess Quadra surprised Kevin with the shocking revelation that she was an alien from the Sixer colony.The Sixer colony had chosen to test their Vanishing weapon on the country of Singapore. It would enable their Emperor Ozone to control the universe. However, the weapon was not working properly, as Princess Quadra had taken the Wand-an important component of the weapon. The moment Emperor Ozone discovered that his sister has betrayed them,...