The Far Side of the Desert by Joanne Leedom-Ackerman,

This is an action-adventure book that is based on the sad state of terroristic activities today.  Market manipulation based on disaster fluctuations plays a part in this book.  It generates a question as to whether terrorism is fueled by ideology or profit motivation.

Monte is a State Department employee who finds herself in a situation never adequately covered by her training.

Stephen, a mediocre author, is seeking a story that will dramatically enrich him.

These two are the primary characters in a story that has deprivation, frustration, and plenty of action.

There were parts of this book that were difficult to read due to the situation, not the writing.

I recommend the book. 

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