Fate and danger force two strangers into an unexpected collision in Reeves’ suspenseful novel. Jim Blood’s life on the seas with his wife, Valerie, is unraveling. Their finances are in ruins, and desperation pushes Jim to take a job resolving a contractual dispute on a high-stakes project in Africa. In Yemen, Fatima, hardened by a life of abuse and loss, clings to her son—her sole reason to endure. Yet danger looms, testing her limits and resolve. Two lives on opposite sides of the world hurtle toward collision. In the face of looming catastrophe, will they destroy one another—or become unlikely saviors?
Reeves draws deeply from his decades of globe-trotting experience as a glass professional and sailor, lending an authenticity that permeates the narrative. His prose vividly captures the essence of bustling markets, stark border crossings, and the hidden tensions of international dealings. Dialogue crackles with authenticity, reflecting regional nuances and the unspoken power struggles between characters. Jim is a sharp, resourceful protagonist who thrives under pressure. His charisma drives the narrative through high-stakes deals, criminal entanglements, and personal danger. Jim’s journey is both a fight for survival and a quest for self-discovery as he confronts the limits of integrity in a fractured world. While some technical details might feel dense to the uninitiated, they ground the story in realism and heighten its emotional stakes. At its heart, the novel is more than a tale of contracts and crime—it’s a searing exploration of resilience, the corrupting forces of power, and the fragile connections between disparate lives. Layered, gripping, and evocative.
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