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Diamonds in the Rough

Craig Conley

A bucketful of low-grade industrial diamond dust is not much in the way of treasure, but times are hard. What begins as the minor pilfering of a deserted mine on an isolated cold moon escalates into a tricky situation. Clandestine connections between the Galactic Police Commissioner and the corrupt mine owner have caused men to be condemned so money can flow, and when T.J. and his gang become aware of this despicable official behavior, they vow to do something about it. The scene becomes complicated when gemstones are unexpectedly discovered around the mine and several mutinous policemen mount a full-scale attack for possession of the thousands of uncut gems. T.J. and his crew get caught in the crossfire and their lives hang in the balance as control of the situation changes hands over and over again between competing bad guys. Being a professional outlaw pays well sometimes, but it's always a risky business.

GenresFictionLiteraryScience Fiction

189 pages

English edition · First published 2010 by Vanguard Press · ISBN 9781843866107

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