Lonny Cushman is a gem dealer who both loves and hates his work. His father was in the business. Although Lonny was born into it and is addicted to the hunt and the profits, his conscience frequently bothers him when he considers that his business costs African lives. This second installment of The Gemstone Thrillers series takes place mostly in Rwanda, where Lonny is attempting to procure rare green diamonds and locate the father of his female companion.
The author lived in Africa, and his knowledge of its people and places gives authenticity to the story. He does not shy away from the violence in Rwanda and the Congo; some scenes are quite gory and graphic. This book does provide a fascinating glimpse inside the bloody world of gemstone trading. My only complaints are that it is difficult like Lonny much (though perhaps his character will develop as the series continues), and the author does occasionally resort to cliched descriptions. (The reader is warned that the latter generally occurs after the word "like", e.g. "like a fish needs a bicycle.")
Minor critiques aside, A Fistful of Diamonds is a nice change for readers looking for an adventure as the plot moves along briskly.
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