Sheba

Desert Queen’s Gambit

In the blistering heat of the Arabian peninsula, seasoned operative Michael “Falcon” O’Donnell is thrust into a high-stakes mission that will test his loyalties and his very survival. In Sheba, Jack Higgins and Hugh Marlowe deliver a taut espionage thriller, where every shifting dune hides a deadly secret. O’Donnell’s orders are clear: infiltrate the clandestine network funding terrorist cells, sabotage their operations, and extract vital intelligence. But as he navigates a labyrinth of double agents and ancient rivalries, he realizes that the real danger may come not from the desert sands, but from the allies he thought he could trust.

Mirage of Betrayal

Joined by enigmatic archaeologist Dr. Leila Mansour, whose own motives remain shrouded in mystery, Falcon races against time to uncover Project Sheba—a covert initiative rumored to unleash chaos across global oil markets. From midnight rendezvous in crumbling kasbahs to rooftop chases in metropolitan Dubai, the duo confronts charismatic warlords, unscrupulous arms dealers, and a shadowy mastermind known only as “The Caliph.” Every coded transmission and cryptic artifact brings them closer to the project’s epicenter, yet one misstep could trigger a chain reaction that engulfs the world in turmoil.

Countdown to Midnight

As Eclipse Day approaches, O’Donnell and Mansour must decipher a series of hieroglyphic keys hidden within a desert fortress, unlocking the location of a weapons cache capable of altering the 21st century’s geopolitical balance. Betrayal looms at every turn—friends may be foes, and foes may offer salvation. With only hours left before the final protocol activates, Falcon must decide whether to follow his orders or heed his conscience, even if it means sacrificing everything he holds dear. · Author’s description.