Diamonds From Destiny (Paperback)

Wayne T. Walker

ISBN 13: 9798318800658

Published by Palmetto Publishing, 2025

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Paperback. In Missouri, Adam and Adaline confront cartel dangers while uncovering a hidden gold treasure. Their thrilling journey reveals secrets, tests loyalties, and ignites a fierce battle for survival in a world where greed and danger collide.Twelve years after their last adventure, Adam Durant, a wealthy exploration geologist, returns to the Ozarks with his girlfriend, Adaline Brodeur. A letter from his old mentor, Jake Johnson, pulls them back to Missouri, where Jake's brother, Wade, has mysteriously vanished. As they delve into the case, they discover Wade's obsession with finding gold on their shared property, despite Jake's warnings about the area's lack of gold deposits.The plot thickens when they learn that the Tierra Caliente Mexican cartel has infiltrated their small town, using it as a testing ground for their illicit operations. With Wade missing and the cartel's influence growing, Adam and Adaline must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with danger. Their investigation leads them to confront corrupt local figures, including Floyd Cooper, a pharmacy owner entangled with the cartel.As they piece together clues, the stakes rise. Adaline's detective work puts her in the cartel's crosshairs, leading to a harrowing escape that tests their resolve. With the sheriff initially viewing them as suspects, Adam and Adaline must clear their names while racing against time to find Wade and uncover the truth behind the gold.In a gripping tale of adventure, betrayal, and unexpected alliances, Adam and Adaline's journey reveals not just hidden treasures but the lengths one will go to protect loved ones. Will they survive the cartel's wrath and uncover the secrets buried in the Ozarks? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Diamonds From Destiny (Paperback)
• Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798318800658
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In Missouri, Adam and Adaline confront cartel dangers while uncovering a hidden gold treasure. Their thrilling journey reveals secrets, tests loyalties, and ignites a fierce battle for survival in a world where greed and danger collide.

Twelve years after their last adventure, Adam Durant, a wealthy exploration geologist, returns to the Ozarks with his girlfriend, Adaline Brodeur. A letter from his old mentor, Jake Johnson, pulls them back to Missouri, where Jake's brother, Wade, has mysteriously vanished. As they delve into the case, they discover Wade's obsession with finding gold on their shared property, despite Jake's warnings about the area's lack of gold deposits.

The plot thickens when they learn that the Tierra Caliente Mexican cartel has infiltrated their small town, using it as a testing ground for their illicit operations. With Wade missing and the cartel's influence growing, Adam and Adaline must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with danger. Their investigation leads them to confront corrupt local figures, including Floyd Cooper, a pharmacy owner entangled with the cartel.

As they piece together clues, the stakes rise. Adaline's detective work puts her in the cartel's crosshairs, leading to a harrowing escape that tests their resolve. With the sheriff initially viewing them as suspects, Adam and Adaline must clear their names while racing against time to find Wade and uncover the truth behind the gold.

In a gripping tale of adventure, betrayal, and unexpected alliances, Adam and Adaline's journey reveals not just hidden treasures but the lengths one will go to protect loved ones. Will they survive the cartel's wrath and uncover the secrets buried in the Ozarks?

About the Author

Wayne T. Walker is a US Army veteran and a retired geologist with over 30 years of experience in mine and exploration geology. He holds a Master's degree in geology from the University of Missouri School of Mines at Rolla, now known as Missouri Science and Technology University. An avid bass fisherman and recreational gold miner, Wayne enjoys the thrill of adventure. As a devoted husband and father, he shares his passion for exploration and discovery. In his book, Diamonds From Destiny, Wayne invites readers to uncover hidden treasures beneath the snow, ice, and glacial lakes of the northern regions.