The Sandbox Diary

by T.R. Todd

Thomas Richards knew little of Abu Taqleed. But when the mysterious, oil-rich sheikhdom launches its first newspaper, enticing top journalists from around the world, the opportunity is too much to pass up for a journalist looking to make his mark. At a time when newspapers are dying, The Falcon promises prestige, seductive salaries and a western way of life. Little does he know this illusion is about to unravel. Surrounded by decadence, censorship and hypocrisy, he quickly becomes disenchanted with The Falcon. When a sheikh's servant is tortured and killed in the desert, Thomas is forced to make a choice: does he embrace the illusion, or risk everything by chasing the scoop of a lifetime?

313 pages, Paperback

Published October 31, 2019