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Skeleton Coast
Adventure thriller
Skeleton Coast
Book 4 of the Oregon Files series
384 pages · First published 2006
In 1896, a group of diamond thieves fleeing across the Kalahari Desert reaches a ship that is soon swallowed by the shifting sands of Africa's Skeleton Coast. More than a century later, Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon rescue Sloane Macintyre, who is searching for the lost vessel and its rumored fortune in diamonds. Her investigation takes an unexpected turn when reports of enormous metal snakes in the ocean lead Cabrillo toward a dangerous conspiracy. As a militant leader and his followers prepare to weaponize the forces of nature, the Oregon crew must stop a devastating attack while uncovering the secrets buried along the African coast. A vivid escape for readers craving lost treasure, coastal danger, daring rescues, and a historical mystery entangled with a modern threat.
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Action violence, including gunfire, armed confrontations, and explosions · Deaths and life-threatening situations · Kidnapping, captivity, and threats of violence · Armed militants and terrorist activity · Dangerous maritime conditions and destructive storms · Historical violence involving stolen diamonds and pursuit across the desert
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Blackberry Sweet Tea
Cool blackberry tea and tart lemon offer refreshing relief from the desert heat and dangerous pursuits along the African coast.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Chill and serve over ice.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Lost Word Collins
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Bright lemon and refreshing bubbles offer a welcome contrast to the desert heat and dangerous secrets of the Skeleton Coast.
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- Shake gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain over fresh ice and top with soda water.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Collins glass.
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