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Red Diamonds

Red Diamonds

Written by: Justin McCarthy
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In the heart of the South African wilderness, six men embark on a perilous quest to unearth diamonds and secure their fortunes. They strike a pact to share their newfound wealth equally among themselves or their heirs, with the understanding that any unclaimed shares will revert to the remaining partners should an heir pass away before the time of division. As anticipation builds for the fateful day of January 1st, when the gems are to be divided, an unsettling truth emerges the diamonds are increasingly stained with blood, and the countdown grows ever more ominous... (Summary by Carolin)Copyright Fiction Classics Science Social Sciences True Crime
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