Black Market Bones

In the unforgiving heat of the Arizona desert, two lives converge on a collision course with fate. Marikler, a fierce and determined mother, flees Guatemala to reclaim her son, sold by his father to a ruthless criminal. Her harrowing journey across borders, through cartel-controlled territories, and into the shadowy reaches of the black market is fueled by an unyielding love that will stop at nothing—even if it means crossing moral lines and risking her life.

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Meanwhile, Ron Harrison, a semi-retired mechanic and desert dweller, is drawn into the dangerous world of black-market fossil trade. What starts as a chance to make some extra cash with his dune buggy, "The Beast," turns into a deadly game. Lured by the promise of a lucrative find—a mysterious species fossil that could rewrite history—Ron soon realizes he’s in over his head. Greedy dealers, relentless rivals, and hidden dangers make this desert expedition far more perilous than he ever imagined.

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When Marikler’s and Ron’s paths cross, their individual battles for survival take on new dimensions. Marikler, scarred by unspeakable losses, fights to retain her humanity while navigating a treacherous landscape teeming with predators in both human and animal form. Ron, with his mechanical know-how and pragmatic wit, becomes an unlikely ally as they face relentless enemies in pursuit of profit, power, and control.

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The Arizona desert is more than a backdrop—it’s a character in itself, shaping every twist and turn of their journey. Its vast, unyielding expanse is a stage for the extraordinary: fossil hunters wielding greed like a weapon, cartel smugglers playing deadly games, and desperate people who will do anything to survive. For every mile conquered, new threats emerge, and no one emerges unchanged.

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Readers have lauded Black Market Bones as “gritty, intense, and cinematic,” praising its vivid settings, complex characters, and relentless suspense. From the pulse-pounding opening to its explosive finale, the first installment in the Bombastic Adventures in the Arizona Desert series delivers a gut-wrenching tale of survival, betrayal, and the lengths to which people will go for what they love—and what they fear losing.

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Daring, action-packed, and unflinching, Black Market Bones is more than an adventure; it’s a visceral exploration of the human spirit against the harshest odds. Fans of thrillers, survival stories, and morally complex heroes will find themselves hooked on this electrifying journey through the desert’s darkest secrets.