The Great Green Diamond; Or, Thief Against Thief

In a bustling New York office, the seasoned explorer Henry Stolburst bursts in, pale and breathless, pleading with Special Agent Burt Cromwell to save his life. He speaks of a shadowy brotherhood from Abyssinia—the Order of the Blue Nile—whose fanatical leader, a mysterious figure known only as Ajeeb, has followed him across continents. The order guards a priceless relic, the Great Green Diamond, and will stop at nothing to retrieve it, sending deadly agents into the heart of the city.

Stolburst’s tale weaves together exotic jungles, ancient idols, and a web of intrigue that now threatens the streets of Manhattan. As the detective listens, he must decide whether to trust the frantic scholar and confront a hidden menace that could unleash chaos far beyond the confines of a single office. The story sets the stage for a tense chase, pitting wits against a secret society whose reach may be far more extensive than anyone imagined.