GOLD MEDAL WINNER This is the tale of Yara, a young woman whose life is upended by horrific twists of fate. "A perfect mixture of survival adventure, psychological suspense and unadulterated adrenaline. -- "Impossible to put down "
Yara, who has dedicated her life to saving the Amazon rain forest, is sent to Australia to steal a rare red diamond from a yacht in Sydney Harbor and trade it to a wealthy Australian (Murray) for his huge, Amazon mineral concession.Yara acquires the diamond, but the caper evolves into tragedy that leaves Yara devastated. She reluctantly continues her mission, deep into the Outback, to Murray's ranch but is pursued by the diamond's fanatical owner (Ingram) who will stop at nothing to get his diamond back. He is tracking Yara, relentlessly. This is a story of the depth of human response when pushed to the breaking point. It is also a story of adventure, discovery, wonder, and stunning surprises in one of Earth's most remote places. From Amazon readers: