A former Green Beret and aspiring archaeologist’s expedition to uncover a long-lost ancient civilization turns deadly in this explosive thriller teeming with adventure and discovery.
Nate Wilde is a former Green Beret and aspiring Harvard archaeologist. Leaving the military after a catastrophic deployment that ended with most of his team dead or injured, he chooses to pursue his passion for history. When his dissertation proposal to search for the legendary lost city of Ubar in Saudi Arabia is rejected by the Harvard examining committee and his expedition permit is denied by the Saudi government, Nate resolves to continue his research by any means necessary. And the only path left to him is to enter Saudi Arabia’s Empty Quarter through war-torn Yemen, the same sands where his brothers lost their lives years ago.
Knowing he’s going back into harm’s way, Nate turns to the only men left alive that he truly trusts—Sergeant Benjamin ‘Wally’ Walton, a medic formerly with the British Special Air Service; Shane Price, UFC fighter turned Green Beret and an affluent playboy; and Sergeant Tim McBride, Nate’s former best friend and a true warrior. Along the way the group meets Ana Metry, a geologist of Egyptian heritage searching for her missing father, whose research is key to Nate’s quest.
Hunted by a former Spetsnaz soldier who works for a shadowy organization with unknown goals, and chased through the desert by al Qaeda terrorists, the former commandos must utilize the skills of their past profession in a race to discover whether the city truly exists, as well as uncover a deeper geopolitical mystery with resounding global ramifications.
Genre: Thriller
Nate Wilde is a former Green Beret and aspiring Harvard archaeologist. Leaving the military after a catastrophic deployment that ended with most of his team dead or injured, he chooses to pursue his passion for history. When his dissertation proposal to search for the legendary lost city of Ubar in Saudi Arabia is rejected by the Harvard examining committee and his expedition permit is denied by the Saudi government, Nate resolves to continue his research by any means necessary. And the only path left to him is to enter Saudi Arabia’s Empty Quarter through war-torn Yemen, the same sands where his brothers lost their lives years ago.
Knowing he’s going back into harm’s way, Nate turns to the only men left alive that he truly trusts—Sergeant Benjamin ‘Wally’ Walton, a medic formerly with the British Special Air Service; Shane Price, UFC fighter turned Green Beret and an affluent playboy; and Sergeant Tim McBride, Nate’s former best friend and a true warrior. Along the way the group meets Ana Metry, a geologist of Egyptian heritage searching for her missing father, whose research is key to Nate’s quest.
Hunted by a former Spetsnaz soldier who works for a shadowy organization with unknown goals, and chased through the desert by al Qaeda terrorists, the former commandos must utilize the skills of their past profession in a race to discover whether the city truly exists, as well as uncover a deeper geopolitical mystery with resounding global ramifications.
Genre: Thriller
Praise for this book
"To all of you who read me, Dan Brown, James Rollins, and Daniel Silva this is THE book for you. No question. No doubt. It's one terrific story." - Steve Berry
"White-knuckle action and a lost Arabian city, deadly mercenaries and high intrigue, a dash of Jack Carr and a jot of Dan Brown - Desert Heist is a rollicking tale of brotherhood lost and reclaimed. A former Green Beret, Alex Dekker is the real deal, bringing a ring of ground truth to every page. Keep an eye on Dekker and his daring hero Nate Wilde because we're gonna be seeing them for years to come." - Gregg Hurwitz
"As a student of history, spies, and terrorism, former Green Beret Alex Dekker's new thriller, DESERT HEIST, is a must-read. Trust me, you won't be disappointed." - Jack Stewart
"Be prepared to be taken on an epic journey! Alex Dekker weaves a hard-to-put-down story that's so cinematic it needs to be a movie. Desert Heist is an amazing debut novel that makes you want more!" - Steve Stratton
"Alex Dekker's debut Desert Heist has it all - tactical accuracy, globe-trotting locales, and richly researched history. Equal parts Raiders of the Lost Ark and Zero Dark Thirty, it starts like a rocket and never lets up." - Brad Taylor
"White-knuckle action and a lost Arabian city, deadly mercenaries and high intrigue, a dash of Jack Carr and a jot of Dan Brown - Desert Heist is a rollicking tale of brotherhood lost and reclaimed. A former Green Beret, Alex Dekker is the real deal, bringing a ring of ground truth to every page. Keep an eye on Dekker and his daring hero Nate Wilde because we're gonna be seeing them for years to come." - Gregg Hurwitz
"As a student of history, spies, and terrorism, former Green Beret Alex Dekker's new thriller, DESERT HEIST, is a must-read. Trust me, you won't be disappointed." - Jack Stewart
"Be prepared to be taken on an epic journey! Alex Dekker weaves a hard-to-put-down story that's so cinematic it needs to be a movie. Desert Heist is an amazing debut novel that makes you want more!" - Steve Stratton
"Alex Dekker's debut Desert Heist has it all - tactical accuracy, globe-trotting locales, and richly researched history. Equal parts Raiders of the Lost Ark and Zero Dark Thirty, it starts like a rocket and never lets up." - Brad Taylor
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