Heirs of the Fire
Heirs of the Fire by Robert Cullen, published by Fawcett Columbine in 1997, is a political thriller that spans 325 pages. The novel features veteran Washington reporter Colin Burke, who uncovers a controversial missile deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, igniting a chain of events that plunges him into a world of international intrigue and danger. As Burke investigates the implications of this deal, he finds himself entangled in a web of conspiracy and escalating violence in the Middle East.
Readers will encounter vividly-drawn characters and a fast-paced narrative filled with daring escapes and unexpected betrayals. The story unfolds against a backdrop of political turmoil, with oil prices soaring and Islamic militants rising to power. As Burke navigates the complexities of his investigation, he must also confront personal stakes involving his secret love, CIA agent Desdemona McCoy. Heirs of the Fire presents a gripping exploration of the intersection of journalism and geopolitics, capturing the tension and urgency of a world on the brink of chaos.
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Vividly-drawn characters. Lightning-fast pacing. World events torn from tomorrow’s headlines. These are the elements that Robert Cullen ignites in his electrifying new novel of international intrigue. Heirs of the Fire has the ring of authenticity and take-your-breath-away suspense that Cullen brings to everything he writes.
When veteran Washington reporter Colin Burke sinks his teeth into a story, he won’t let go until the ink dries. So when Burke learns that the president, despite official denials, plans to sell advanced PAC-3 missiles to Saudi Arabia, he runs a story exposing the lie–and sets in motion a series of events that lights a match to the explosive tinder box of Saudi politics.
The Americans threaten to renege on the missile deal. Islamic militants launch a violent revolution. Oil prices triple. And Burke, who has flown to Saudi Arabia to help a woman from his past, covers it all, beating out the world.
Yet Burke is soon swept into the very heart of the fire–and a conspiracy. A well-planted rumor brands him an operative, landing him in a Saudi jail. Then the White House orders a covert attack on the sacred mosque in Mecca, to kill the militant leaders and restore the Saudi dynasty. CIA agent Desdemona McCoy, Burke’s secret love, advises against it, but her warning falls on deaf ears. Soon the region is exploding–and McCoy and Burke are in prime position to be burned by the conflagration. . . .
Packed with daring escapes and back room betrayals, relentless action and shocking twists of plot, Heirs of the Fire is a tour de force political thriller.
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