Dangerous Behavior by Walter Marks
The Diamond Mirage: The Smuggler
An International Thriller of Diamonds, Deception, and Disappearing Ghosts
He doesn't steal diamonds. He steals certainty.
FredMond King is a man without borders, a phantom draped in charm and danger. From the dark alleys of Africa's diamond mines to the skies over the Atlantic, he builds an empire not with bullets-but with brilliance. Alongside him is the enigmatic and lethal Nyra Voltaire, a tech-savvy strategist with a past as secretive as her smirk.
When a $22 million blood diamond mysteriously disappears mid-flight during a luxury jet hijack, global authorities scramble. But FredMond King doesn't leave fingerprints-he leaves questions. Interpol, the CIA, and ruthless underworld factions chase ghosts across continents... only to find a card etched with one line:
Pressure makes perfection - M. is his International Code & motto.
A Global Crime Thriller Novella - Where Power Meets Shadows
Smuggling is not just a crime-it's an Art.
FredMond King is no ordinary outlaw. He's a mastermind of deception, a ghost in the global underworld, and the name whispered in fear from Mumbai to Milan.
When a $22 million blood diamond vanishes mid-flight, a shadow war erupts between ruthless cartels, Interpol agents, and the man they all want-but can't catch.
He has no identity. Only a code: Pressure makes perfection - M.
Nyra Voltaire was born in the shadows of Casablanca, raised between encrypted terminals and stolen identities. A tech prodigy and the daughter of a disillusioned intelligence officer, Nyra was decoding secure files by age twelve. She speaks seven languages, including code. Readers will enjoy how she works with the smuggler.
Alongside the fiercely intelligent Nyra Voltaire, FredMond dives into high-stakes heists, aerial hijacks, and deadly betrayals. But as the chase tightens, one truth remains: He is not their criminal. He is their mirror.
As layers of betrayal unfold, sky auctions erupt, and Arctic escapes chill the soul, FredMond King must outwit enemies on every side. Is he a villain, a visionary, or something far more dangerous?
A 138-carat diamond. A vanishing smuggler. A ghost known only as M.
When Interpol and the CIA fail to catch him, the legend of FredMond King only grows...
The Diamond Mirage: The Smuggler is an explosive thriller of global crime, deception, and one unforgettable man who became myth.
Why Readers Will Love It:
Fast-paced, cinematic storytelling with global settings
A brilliant anti-hero who redefines smuggling
Twists, jet hijacks, elite heists, and Interpol pursuits
A strong, intelligent female lead with firepower and intellect
Morality blurred in shades of shadow and survival
Perfect for fans of:
Fast-paced international thrillers with style, danger, action, suspense and depth.
He vanished without a trace-but the legend remained. Was he ever real? Or simply... a mirage?
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780786710430 |
| ISBN 10 | 0786710438 |
| Title | Dangerous Behavior |
| Author | Walter Marks |
| Series | Otto Penzler Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Avalon Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2002-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |