This is Not a Drill: Just Another Glorious Day in the Oilfield

Paul Carter

Jul 2008 · Bolinda · Narrated by Paul Carter

About this audiobook

Picking up right where he left off, Paul Carter pulls out more tall tales of a mad, bad and dangerous life in the international oil trade. Starting with action and mayhem galore This is Not a Drill sets an unrelenting pace that just doesn't let up, as Paul almost drowns when the Russian rig he's working on begins to capsize; is reunited with his dad - another adrenaline junkie; gets married; hangs out with his rig pig buddies in exotic locations; and spends a couple of interesting weeks in Afghanistan...

Ratings and reviews

Loved listening to this - a great 'Part 2' and a rollicking ride!

I really enjoyed this and have listened a number of times

About the author

Paul Carter was born in England in 1969. His father's military career had the family moving all over the world, relocating every few years. Paul has been working in the oil exploration industry since he was eighteen years old. In that time he has accumulated a wealth of hilarious and often terrifying stories. At thirty-six he wrote his first book, a bestseller in Australia and with its release in the United States and Europe he has established himself in a new writing career as well as continuing to work on drilling rigs.