First published 1991
In a remote Third World desert, military tensions simmer as political forces clash behind the scenes. A shrewd young bureaucrat finds himself locked in competition with an experienced political operator who knows how to work the system. Both men want the same woman, and their rivalry escalates as the desert conflict threatens to explode into full warfare. The bureaucrat must navigate treacherous political waters while fighting for personal stakes that matter more than career advancement. As external pressures mount and alliances shift, the two politicians discover that some battles cannot be won through conventional means. Their struggle becomes deeply personal, forcing each man to confront what he values most when everything hangs in the balance.
Genres: romance, adventure, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
Setting: Third World, Desert
Period: Contemporary
333 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow & Company