Power and loyalty collide in a storm of ambition and treachery in the high-stakes world of international gemstone trade. "Winds of Success," the thrilling first book in Richard Jan Hoekstra's series "Dying to Succeed," plunges readers into a world where the glittering allure of gemstones masks a deadly undercurrent of violence and betrayal.At a sapphire mine in Cambodia, a brutal helicopter assault shatters the peace and leaves a trail of destruction and fear. Survivors are thrust into a perilous struggle for survival, caught in the crossfire of ruthless factions vying for control.Meanwhile, in the heart of Bangkok, the patriarch of the powerful Nue family grapples with a moral dilemma. As he advocates for peace, his nephew, the new head of the family, coldly insists that success justifies any means-even violence. Their ideological clash threatens to tear apart the fabric of their powerful dynasty.Across continents, the enigmatic CEO of Gemstone International, John Van Laan, navigates intrigue and danger. As he uncovers a conspiracy that stretches from the quiet corridors of power in Charlottesville to the bustling markets of Hong Kong, the stakes grow ever higher.?
- | Author: Richard Jan
- | Publisher: NY Book Publishers
- | Publication Date: Sep 16, 2024
- | Number of Pages: NA pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Hardcover
- | ISBN-10: 1964289688
- | ISBN-13: 9781964289687
