Diamond Geezers
In the sun-drenched shadows of the Caribbean, where turquoise waves hide treacherous tides and fortunes are made-or lost-in the dead of night, two lifelong friends chase the ultimate score. Jim and Bill, former UK pub landlords turned island smugglers, have built a precarious empire on cheap rum and cunning deals. But when a storm sinks their latest cargo and squeezes their profits dry, desperation sparks a daring pivot: diamonds.
What starts as a whispered plan over rum-soaked glasses spirals into a high-stakes heist targeting the guarded mines of Mount Unsibi. With the help of a reluctant miner, a shadowy waiter named Bob, and a network of shady allies-including a vodka-loving Russian admiral-the duo navigates betrayal, brutal security, and the ruthless underworld. But stealing the gems is only the beginning. A double-cross by a scarred kingpin named Boris leaves them empty-handed and burning for revenge. As they plot to reclaim their prize amid the chaos of a global wrestling spectacle, alliances fracture, bodies sink into the abyss, and the line between survival and greed blurs.
"Diamond Geezers" is a gritty, adrenaline-fueled tale of loyalty, risk, and redemption, where every deal could be your last. Author Stephen Oliver, drawing from his own remarkable resilience after a life-altering stroke, crafts a vivid world of sunlit beaches masking dark ambitions. Perfect for fans of fast-paced crime thrillers like "The Friends of Eddie Coyle" or "Ocean's Eleven" with a tropical twist, this debut novel proves that even in paradise, fortune favors the bold-and the ruthless.
Join Jim and Bill on their chaotic journey from small-time smugglers to diamond kingpins, where one wrong move means drowning in more than just the sea. A testament to human tenacity, this story isn't just about heists; it's about defying the odds when life knocks you down. With sharp dialogue, vivid Caribbean settings, and twists that keep you guessing, "Diamond Geezers" delivers a punch as potent as island rum. Will they strike it rich, or will the Bossman's shadows swallow them whole?
Stephen Oliver's inspiring backstory adds depth: written as a mental exercise post-stroke, this fiction pulses with real-life grit. Dive into a world where dreams glitter like uncut gems-but cut too deep, and you'll bleed.
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