Diamond Lies

ISBN: 1891761099

Author: Sorenson, Johann

Condition: New

Wandering through his father's library, John Erickson discovers an African treasure map. According to legend, the map claims to lead to a lost diamond protected by a herd of rare black rhinos. It also warns that only two halves of a whole - a man and a woman truly in love - can follow the trail. The explorer who dares to try his luck alone or with someone not his soul mate, will meet with disaster. Ever the one to take a risk, John decides to take his current fiancé and travel to Africa. But in DIAMOND LIES (Goodfellow Press Hardcover; $22.00; September 2001) - Johann Sorenson's impressive fiction debut - this is only the beginning of the dangerous adventure.Soon after he finds the treasure map, John remembers that, years ago, his parents followed the same map and, he suspects, it may be the key to their family's fortune. Although he is not convinced that true love exists nor that the treasure map is real, John adores risk, adventure, and unusual games. This treasure hunt is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure - what could possibly happen? Besides, he is still haunted by guilt from a previous failed engagement, and this trip might be just what he needs. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the couple, a mercenary rhino poacher has also heard the legends surrounding the map. This fearless man decides to go on the hunt alone and will stop at nothing to achieve his goal of fortune and fame.In DIAMOND LIES John soon discovers that a diamond life can have rough edges. With seemingly little effort, Sorenson weaves together a thrilling adventure and an exceptional romance novel - one filled with intrigue, passion, and danger.Goodfellow Press, the publisher of DIAMOND LIES and the first Northwest fiction publishing house and teaching press, was founded seven years ago. Its goal is to discover, encourage, and nurture the unique talent of new writers, book designers, and editors from the Northwest. Founder and publisher, Pamela Goodfellow has been an editor for over twenty years. In launching Goodfellow Press, she has achieved a personal goal - to develop the highest standards of fiction, while introducing to the general public, new authors from the great Northwest.