A Kiara Fox Thriller
Black Gold
Uncovering the truth could be her deadliest mission yet
After the sudden death of her husband, fraud investigator Kiara Fox is thrown into a high-stakes case that pulls her halfway across the world.
In South Africa, oil tankers are mysteriously arriving at port with far less cargo than when they left – leaving the insurance company boss Tyrone haemorrhaging money. Despite her grief, Kiara can’t turn down the opportunity to help him work out what is happening as she knows this case could secure her family’s future.
At the heart of the problem is Adesco Oil, a family-run empire. CEO Gavin Adriaanse wants to transform the company into an eco-friendly powerhouse, but his brother Tony will stop at nothing to protect the family’s wealth. Tensions are rising, especially with the launch of Neptune, a revolutionary new oil rig poised to change the industry forever.
But when Kiara arrives, the case becomes far more dangerous than she ever anticipated. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a web of corporate deceit, betrayal, and espionage – both within Tyrone’s insurance company and Adesco Oil. With powerful enemies lurking in every shadow, Kiara realises that someone is willing to kill to keep the truth buried. The closer she gets to the heart of the conspiracy, the more deadly the game becomes.
In a race against time, Kiara must navigate a world where profit meets power and uncovering the truth could cost her everything.
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Formats Available:
Paperback, Ebook, Audiobook
First Published:
10/07/25
Publisher:
Just Once Publishing
ISBN:
978-1739410124
“The brilliant writing immerses us in the story. We meet some interesting characters along the way, I really enjoyed seeing how their stories unravel and intertwine in unexpected ways. How far will everyone go to get what they want?
A dazzling thriller; it’s a race against time, compelling storytelling with characters to root for. It’s one of those books you can’t put down!”
BookswithDanSamEnd
“I first came across Kiara Fox in The First Widow and was impressed by this feisty young woman who doesn’t pull any punches and who is determined to seek out the bad guys even though it puts her in grave danger. This second novel, Black Gold is another high octane thriller which sees Kiara, in her role as fraud investigator, take on a chillingly complex case, one which takes her right into the heart of South Africa, and to the Johannesburg offices of an insurance company which is being defrauded out of millions of dollars in insurance claims.”
Jaffareadstoo
“With a gripping pace, high-stakes drama, and a twist at the end that raises the suspense even further, this book is impossible to put down. Can good truly triumph over evil? I absolutely loved this installment and can’t wait for book three.”
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