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The Preacher #5
The Phantom
The true value of diamonds isn't measured in carats. It's measured in blood.
Zara Cole didn't come to Sierra Leone to die. But the American humanitarian aid worker has something the Phantom wants – a diamond that shouldn't exist. Now Africa's most feared warlord has given her forty-eight hours to reveal its location. No one has ever survived saying no.
Caleb, a preacher with no last name whose ministry leaves blood in its wake, is hunting the Phantom to repay a debt from a far-flung battlefield. His unlikely partner is Jessica Middleton, an ambitious journalist who’s chasing the story that could make her career. She dreams of a Pulitzer. He dreams of vengeance.
And some debts can only be paid in blood.
Zara Cole didn't come to Sierra Leone to die. But the American humanitarian aid worker has something the Phantom wants – a diamond that shouldn't exist. Now Africa's most feared warlord has given her forty-eight hours to reveal its location. No one has ever survived saying no.
Caleb, a preacher with no last name whose ministry leaves blood in its wake, is hunting the Phantom to repay a debt from a far-flung battlefield. His unlikely partner is Jessica Middleton, an ambitious journalist who’s chasing the story that could make her career. She dreams of a Pulitzer. He dreams of vengeance.
And some debts can only be paid in blood.
391 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 3, 2025
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About the author
Nathan Burrows
49 books164 followersNathan Burrows is a writer based in Norfolk in the United Kingdom. His debut novel, Blind Justice, was published in March 2018.
Nathan's a keen reader as well as a writer. He occasionally runs marathons, has a Norwich City football club season ticket, and is the proud part-owner of a Daschund puppy called Bertie.
Nathan's a keen reader as well as a writer. He occasionally runs marathons, has a Norwich City football club season ticket, and is the proud part-owner of a Daschund puppy called Bertie.
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
February 7, 2025
Continuing Exploitation of a Nation
Read as ARC ebook. Dark tale of problems faced by Sierra Leone's post colonial civil war survivors: Blood Diamonds,corrupt politicians and local criminal overlords on top of the general poverty. Vivid descriptions of violence and more, believable characters and often laugh out loud dialogue. Excellent addition to the series and already looking forward to the next.
Read as ARC ebook. Dark tale of problems faced by Sierra Leone's post colonial civil war survivors: Blood Diamonds,corrupt politicians and local criminal overlords on top of the general poverty. Vivid descriptions of violence and more, believable characters and often laugh out loud dialogue. Excellent addition to the series and already looking forward to the next.
January 27, 2025
Dark Times
Diamonds, sketchy mine tunnels, and ruthless opponents hound the Preacher. Set in Africa’s Sierra Leone, it was an unexpected site for the character’s unique talents.
Tightly written, this is the best book yet in this fifth book of the series.
Diamonds, sketchy mine tunnels, and ruthless opponents hound the Preacher. Set in Africa’s Sierra Leone, it was an unexpected site for the character’s unique talents.
Tightly written, this is the best book yet in this fifth book of the series.
September 27, 2025
Like the other ones in the Preacher series this one had me gripped right from the start. The Phantom takes Caleb to Sierra Leone running into an old colleague whose daughter has gone missing who turns out has been taken prisioner by The Phantom
February 15, 2025
Not my favourite
I thought this was quite a slow start, but I appreciate it was to build the story and set the scene. Although I liked the story, I would say it's my least favourite.
I thought this was quite a slow start, but I appreciate it was to build the story and set the scene. Although I liked the story, I would say it's my least favourite.
February 22, 2025
Excellent
A really good read. The Preacher ends up facing off with the Phantom. There is corruption, Diamonds and kidnapping so plenty of action going on. Well worth five stars. I can't wait to see what happens next.
A really good read. The Preacher ends up facing off with the Phantom. There is corruption, Diamonds and kidnapping so plenty of action going on. Well worth five stars. I can't wait to see what happens next.
September 20, 2025
The latest fabulous addition to this series
This is one of my favorite series of all time. It is filled with action and I have loved every book in the series and hope that these books keep coming.
This is one of my favorite series of all time. It is filled with action and I have loved every book in the series and hope that these books keep coming.
February 12, 2025
Preacher man
I enjoyed reading this book, lots of action and thrills. Not really sure if he is a preacher or what. But it's good reading.
I enjoyed reading this book, lots of action and thrills. Not really sure if he is a preacher or what. But it's good reading.
March 22, 2025
My rating 4-1/4 stars
December 6, 2025
I enjoyed this book
A really good change of pace and being in the jungle made for a good read - looking forward to the next one
A really good change of pace and being in the jungle made for a good read - looking forward to the next one
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