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JADE'S NEWEST ADVENTURE
Morocco is the setting for Jade's new mystery adventure. Jade travels to the ancient port city of Tangier to meet with her mother, Inez - but the reunion is cut short when Inez is kidnapped.
Jade's search for her mother leads to the ancient tunnels under the city where she finds a murdered man. The French authorities pursue Jade thinking she is responsible for this murder.
Jade leaves Tangier to avoid capture and begins an adventure that takes her to the markets of Marrakech and the Berber peoples of the Atlas Mountans - to find Inez del Cameron and the true murderers.
“Gripping intrigue… a spellbinding read.” -- Clive Cussler, bestselling author of the Dirk Pitt Aventure series
“... closer to Indiana Jones than Miss Marple … part adventure story, part mystery, part travelogue -- and overall a rattling good read.” -- Rhys Bowen, The Molly Murphy and Constable Evans Mysteries and now HER ROYAL SPYNESS, IMBA #1 bestseller and a designated Killer Book
“a classy, smart, historical escapade across the desert in search of a murderer and a sacred amulet” -- Romantic Times
“ … exotic atmosphere … splendid sleuthing with rich history … a ride on the Marrakech Express you won't want to miss.” -- Jay Strafford, Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch
“captivating ... should appeal to fans of Elizabeth Peter’s Amelia Peabody series or the Indiana Jones movies” -- Publisher’s Weekly
“will grip readers from the moment Inez is abducted and never let's go until the final confrontation” - Harriet Klausner
“rollicking tale of adventure and suspense … stellar” – Library Journal
“well-appointed period caper” -- Kirkus
“non-stop action pulls the reader along … plenty of color and much Moroccan history” -- gumshoe review
“Kudos ... for bringing 1920s Northern Africa to life for modern readers.” - Denise Powers, Fresh Fiction
Reviewer's Comments about Jade:
“… a great female character in an intriguing time and place. Think Tony Hillerman meets the Rift Valley.” -- Barbara Theroux, Fact & Fiction, BookSense Notables
- “a heroine to admire … feisty, smart and likable” –Romantic Times
“Arruda breathes life into a fascinating time in Africa” -- Tulsa World
“The resilient Jade will charm readers as she asserts her independence in rugged Africa.” -- Publishers Weekly
“Arruda is fast creating her own unique and popular niche in mystery fiction … a bold new heroine … a series that deserves a long life.” -- Nancy Pickard, Agatha and Macavity winning author of THE VIRGIN OF SMALL PLAINS
“I've never wanted to go to Africa, but reading this series may make me change my mind … wonderful, inspiring book.” -- Mary Mason, Deadly Pleasures, Rating A
“Jade is a wonderful creation. She’s independent and intelligent without being abrasive … fearless without surrendering her femininity. … The African setting provides a perfect backdrop for the action ... Superior characterizations and a well-plotted mystery make for a worthy addition to this fine new historical series.” -- Deborah Hern, CA-Reviews
“... evokes the bygone era of colonial Africa and produces an adventure story worthy of the time. Add a page turner of a mystery and the enormously likable protagonist, and fans of Ernest Hemingway and Agatha Christie alike will find this second tale of Jade's exploits a ripping good yarn.” -- Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch
Morocco is the setting for Jade's new mystery adventure. Jade travels to the ancient port city of Tangier to meet with her mother, Inez - but the reunion is cut short when Inez is kidnapped.
