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The Solomon Curse
Adventure thriller
The Solomon Curse
Book 7 of the Fargo Adventures series
464 pages · First published 2016
When treasure hunters Sam and Remi Fargo travel to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, they become fascinated by rumors of a vanished kingdom and a fortune hidden beneath the sea. Local legends warn of a terrible curse, mysterious disappearances, and ancient atrocities, but the Fargos are determined to uncover the truth behind the stories. Their underwater investigation takes a dangerous turn when islanders begin vanishing, suggesting that the legends may conceal something far more sinister than lost treasure. Following clues from the Solomon Islands to Australia and Japan, Sam and Remi encounter ruthless enemies and disturbing secrets as they unravel the mystery of the submerged city. Perfect for readers craving a tropical treasure-hunting adventure filled with ancient mysteries, eerie legends, dangerous discoveries, and high-stakes suspense.
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Gun violence, armed confrontations, and deaths · Kidnapping, disappearances, and threats to civilians · Physical assault and torture · References to historical atrocities and legends of cannibalism · Disturbing folklore involving a supposed curse · Dangerous underwater exploration and jungle expeditions · Sustained suspense and life-threatening peril
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Tidal Marble Fizz
Coconut water and lime provide an island-minded pour for Guadalcanal's submerged kingdom and unsettling maritime legends.
What you'll need
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- Fill a glass with ice. Add coconut water and lime juice, top with soda water, stir gently, and add a tiny pinch of salt.
- Garnish: Lime wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Mai Tai
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A tropical blend of rum, lime, and almond evokes the Solomon Islands as Sam and Remi Fargo dive into the mystery of a cursed, sunken kingdom.
What you'll need
- 1 oz (30 ml) amber Jamaican rum
- 1 oz (30 ml) aged molasses-based Martinique rum
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) orange curaçao
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) orgeat (almond syrup) ↗
- 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice ↗
- 1/4 oz (7.5 ml) simple syrup ↗
- Crushed ice
- Mint sprig and lime peel, for garnish ↗
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How to mix it
- Makes 1 serving.
- 1. Add both rums, curaçao, orgeat, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- 2. Shake until chilled, then pour the drink and ice into a double rocks glass. Top with crushed ice as needed.
- 3. Garnish with mint and lime peel.
- Glassware: Double rocks glass.
- Recipe reference: International Bartenders Association — https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/mai-tai/
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