Over a Barrel

Nicole Devereux, a beautiful young lawyer, fights her corner in a man’s world, using her wiles to great effect. Ed Burke, her American CEO, is smitten, but is unsure of her loyalty, yet succumbs to her charms, as do others. While President Saddam Hussein prepares to invade Kuwait, Ed’s world seems to be falling apart, not knowing who to trust in the fevered atmosphere of Middle Eastern oil. Are his fears about his daughter Louise in Saudi Arabia well founded? Is Nicole on his side or against him? With so much to play for, Ed battles on, jetting into Baghdad when the going gets tough.

Will Ed end up on top? Or could it be Nicole, with her determined mindset? One thing is certain: they are both playing for high stakes where the winner takes all. ‘Over a Barrel’ is an exciting thriller with a tense plot, diverse characters, extensive love interest, perversity, and human stoicism. It’s too good to miss.