How far would you go to protect your family?
Jade never set out to become a thief, especially not in the Middle East, but breaking into her husband Brett’s office is the only way to get information about a missing miner.
After the miner turns up dead at the copper mine where Brett works, a letter leaked to the press implicates him in the crime. In search of the truth, Jade uncovers a web of infidelity, industrial espionage and royal intrigue. But can she keep her husband out of jail and save him from the death penalty?
A high-stakes mystery, THE DESERT THIEF is the fifth book in the Jade Riley Mysteries series by Andrea Barton.
Praise for The Desert Thief:
“Compelling, pacy, and the setting is evocatively portrayed.”
Nadine Davidoff, Editor
“LOVE the setting. Straight into action. Husband and wife duo in intriguing mystery.”
Bella Ellwood-Clayton, author of The Tradwife’s Lie
“Jade’s wonderful sense of humour, determination and compassion adds another layer to this murder mystery. The contrast with Brett’s perspective allows greater understanding of life and work in a Middle Eastern country within and beyond the expat community.”
Sue Anderson, Editorial Head New Authors Collective
“This book has it all … mystery, suspense, exotic location, plot twists and a heart-stopping ending. A winner!”
Sarah Hawthorn, author The Dilemma
“The pacing is excellent, the characters well rounded and the twisty plot kept me riveted and guessing. These books keep getting better and better.”
Sarah Bourne, author Exile
“Brilliant opening. Great scene setting. Excellent ending.”
Lisa Heidke (Darcy), author of The Pact and Lily’s Little Flower Shop
“A gripping, fast-paced story full of risk and intrigue in another fascinating part of the world. The setting was brilliantly described and brought to life with multisensory description. A great cast of characters, a clever plot with twists and turns, and a heart stopping ending!”
Diane Clarke, author of The Photograph
“Thrilling pace, narrative tension, vivid character descriptions, a setting full of colourful detail, twists galore and great humour.”
Cassie Lane, author of How to Dress a Dummy.
See the other Jade Riley Mysteries, The Godfather of Dance, A Killer Among Friends, The Man in the Dam and The Runaway Girl.
Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Travel, Expat Life
About The Author
Andrea is the award-winning author of the Jade Riley Mysteries. Besides running Brightside Story Studio, she is the Vice President of Mansfield Readers and Writers.
Her short stories have appeared in various anthologies and she has published two picture books, the Sam and Sue Adventure Series, illustrated by Whitney Van Nuis. With Gail Collins, she edited and contributed to two anthologies about expat adventures: Nigerian Gems and Papua New Guinea Pearls. Eight of her stage shows have been performed in Lagos, Nigeria, and two at Woodlands Preparatory School in Houston, Texas. She is a member of the Institute of Professional Editors, the Australian Society of Authors, Writers Victoria, Queensland Writers Centre, Sisters in Crime and Australian Crime Writers.
An electrical engineer turned career consultant, Andrea spent 12 years enjoying the exhilaration and dislocation of expat life. With her husband and two children, she lived in Nigeria, USA and Qatar before repatriating to Australia, where she commutes between Melbourne and Mansfield. Along the way, she developed a passion for ballroom and Latin dance, helped to build a school, got bogged in both the Doha and Australian deserts, and had an accidental hallucinogenic experience in Peru.
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