The Yellow Typhoon

"The Yellow Typhoon" by Harold MacGrath is a historical fiction novel about a naval officer named Bob Hallowell and his burning desire for revenge. Haunted by a past betrayal from a woman named Berta, the "Yellow Typhoon," Bob is driven to confront her in Manila. The story focuses on Bob's icy resolve as he prepares for the confrontation, which will reveal a tapestry woven with love, manipulation, and possibly even broader schemes involving treachery and espionage with the introduction of Lieutenant-Commander Mathison. Six years after the night that changed their lives forever, their paths are destined to collide as Berta returns to Manila, promising a tense struggle filled with both emotional turmoil and thrilling suspense.

Harold MacGrath was a bestselling and prolific American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. He sometimes completed more than one novel per year for the mass market, covering romance, spies, mystery, and adventure.