If you enjoy fast-paced thrillers packed with international intrigue, moral complexity, and a protagonist who operates firmly in the grey, then this is a book you’ll want on your radar.
Rough Diamond – Rough Justice by Avien Gray is a gripping, action-filled novel that takes readers deep into the shadowy world of intelligence operations, covert assassinations, and the high-stakes global diamond trade. With settings that span Australia, Florida, South Africa, and beyond, this is a story that never stands still for long.
✔️ Espionage, undercover operations, and intelligence intrigue
✔️ A morally complex anti-hero
✔️ Global settings from Australia to South Africa
✔️ Action, betrayal, and high-stakes danger
✔️ A story of justice served on Cain’s own terms
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an undercover, extra-judicial killer for a secret Bureau.
Recovering from injuries sustained protecting the Royal Family, Cain embracesa new life and romance in sun-drenched Australia, leaving his past life behind.
But when tragedy strikes, he is on the move again. This time to a new career in the world of diamond dealings in Florida.
Curiosity takes Cain to the diamond world in South Africa, where his past finally catches up with him, the criminal world allies against him and he becomes a killer again.
In Cain's action-packed escapades, a spectacular betrayal takes him into the rigours of a Chinese prison where the truth about his past begins to unravel.
Aided by a loyal band of friends from the shadowy world of intelligence, he delivers his own particular brand of rough justice.
However, with enemies closing in on all sides, will Cain prevail?
Rough Diamond – Rough Justice by Avien Gray is available now from Amazon, Apple Books, and Nook. Click here to buy your copy.
Avien Gray, the English author behind Rough Diamond – Rough Justice, brings a wealth of experience to his gripping debut novel. Born in the UK, Gray has led a dynamic, bachelor’s life marked by an impressive array of skills and global adventures. He has a driver’s license, motorbike license, and pilot’s license. His physical discipline extends to martial arts, where he earned a karate black belt, complemented by a lifelong passion for photography that captures the world through his discerning lens.
Gray’s rumoured travels paint the picture of a man unbound by borders. He is said to have spent many months in Saudi Arabia, Australia, the USA, South Africa, Europe and China. This rich tapestry of experiences infuses his writing with authenticity, lending a vivid, worldly edge to the thrilling narrative of his complex protagonist: a man called Cain.
Avien and his best friend shared a flat and went out with various female friends together. They had a great time. As it says in the book when Cain is talking with his best friend: a Royal Protection Officer.
‘We will have to write that book when we retire,’ Cain said.
They looked at each other with knowing smiles – for a long few seconds.
‘All those secrets,’ said Jerry. ‘Perhaps we will.’
And time moved on.
But in real life, his best friend tragically died – leaving Avien to write their book alone.
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Ooh yes — I’m definitely ready for a fast-paced thriller like this!
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