Deathtrap in the Desert
A South African Hero's Struggle in the French Foreign Legion, Book 21By Meiring Fouche
Length3h 7m
About this audiobook
In the heart of the Sahara, a sheik’s beautiful daughter is stolen.
The only clue left behind is a lie.
One powerful enough to turn allies into bloodthirsty enemies and ignite a war.
Sahara desert, 1940-1960. Captain D’Arlan of the French Foreign Legion lives by a code of honor in a land without mercy. When Somala, the daughter of a powerful sheik, is abducted in a brutal caravan ambush, he and his elite patrol are dispatched on a desperate rescue mission. But at the scene of the massacre, they uncover impossible evidence that frames the Legion itself, turning their quest into a race against betrayal.
Now, D’Arlan’s men are caught in a deathtrap. Hunted by the sheik’s vengeful warriors who scream for their blood, and stalked by a ruthless band of slavers led by a ghost from Europe’s last war, they are trapped between two fires. Failure doesn’t just mean their own gruesome deaths. It means drowning the desert in blood and losing the woman they swore to save forever.
This unrelenting desert thriller blends high-stakes mystery with classic, pulse-pounding adventure. Perfect for fans of Wilbur Smith and Alistair MacLean, this is a story of survival, honor, and betrayal under the scorching Sahara sun.
Step into this unforgettable twenty-first Sahara adventure now!
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Mystery and Thriller
Length3 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 25, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
121. DEATHTRAP IN THE DESERT
12Chapter 6
2Chapter 1
13ABANDONED OASIS
3LOST CARAVAN
14Chapter 7
4Chapter 2
15THE RIDERS
5ONE VULTURE
16Chapter 8
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6Chapter 3
17TRAPPED
7TWO BOOTS
18Chapter 9
8Chapter 4
19ACQUAINTANCE
9THE DEADLY CIRCLE
20Chapter 10
10Chapter 5
21BLOODY MORNING
11JOURNEY IN THE NIGHT
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