Desert Brave
Desert Brave
Desert Born Book One
Desert Born Book One
Stranded in the Arabian desert with no map, no water, and no way out, Kira’s only chance at survival walks on four golden legs. What begins as desperation becomes an unbreakable bond, and the sands hold far more danger than she ever imagined.
As she discovers a hidden oasis and unearths an ancient medallion that raises more questions than it answers, the desert’s mysteries only deepen. Disguised among a caravan of traders who become found family, she crosses paths with a magnetic sheik whose gaze finds hers at the worst possible moment. But relentless enemies are closing in, and everything she has fought to survive for is suddenly at risk.
For fans of sweeping desert epics with fierce heroines, Desert Brave weaves secrets and suspense into every dune crossed and every truth uncovered. This is survival fiction at its most emotionally driven, where heartbreak and wonder collide under the scorching sun. If you love strong female characters tested to their limits in rich, atmospheric worlds, this is the story you have been waiting for. Don’t miss the beginning of this sweeping epic.
“This book checks all my boxes: mystery, romance, drama, archaeology, horses, and the vast desert. Well-written, suspenseful, and descriptive, I felt I was inside the story peering from behind a diaphanous curtain, my heart pounding!” —Linda M., Education Administrator
Desert Brave by author Gin Coleman is a veritable feast for the senses from the touch of the hot desert sand to the luxurious weave and feel of fine silk, from the detailed descriptions of the look of the golden horses, the sheiks, the foreigners, and the desert born, to the sounds that hit the ear both animal and man-made, to the taste of wild dates and the spices of the native dishes. Readers find themselves enveloped in all of the wonderful sensory stimulation while being challenged by excellent character development and the build-up of clues surrounding multiple, intriguing mysteries. The scenes that weave in and out of simultaneous, important occurrences keep the story moving at a very readable pace engaging the readers in thinking about how things may or may not be connected at the end of the story. Ms. Coleman's novel is not only a page turner, but a triumph of the use of descriptive language and unforgettable turns of phrases. It is obvious this author sees the art of story telling with a pair of gifted, unique lenses. This book quenches our readers' thirst for the desire to lose ourselves in a believable, foreign adventure with historical, anthropological, and action undertones. I recommend it highly. Congratulations on this wonderful, debut work and please bring on the next installment soon!
Gin Coleman's debut "Desert Brave" is a fast-paced, action-packed, historical romance, guaranteed to leave you counting the days until Book Two. Wow!
Native American Kira Fontaine and her father embark on a dangerous quest in post-WWI Arabia to find a legendary lost river, only to crash in the unforgiving desert. Using her ancestral skills and an unwavering will to survive, Kira navigates the harsh landscape and saves a friend--a mythical golden horse that ultimately returns the favor. In her quest to return home, Kira uncovers an ancient mystery in a hidden valley, before confronting treachery, murder, and unexpected love.
I felt a Ken Follett vibe reading this epic story--Coleman's narratives have the same rich details and suspenseful narrative. Both combine historical intrigue and survival with a strong, resourceful heroine. Highly recommend!
Kira Fontaine joins her father on a trek to the Arabian desert in order to locate a lost river. But a deadly plane crash leaves her stranded and her only hope of survival is to trust her instincts and carry out her late father's mission. Traveling by night in order to avoid the blinding rays of the sun, Kira partners with a golden horse and the challenges they face together create an unbreakable bond. Danger comes in many forms, from the harsh weather to prowling lions and the greatest of all, a greedy sheik who will stop at nothing in his quest for power. Romance and epic adventure in Book 1. Can't wait for the next Desert Born book.
Coleman’s novel, Desert Brave, thrilled this reader from the moment when an airplane crash ended her father’s life and propelled Kira into the desert. Burden with grief, Kira draws on her Native American heritage as she navigates the terrors of the wilderness, from the lack of water to an attack by a lion. Her wanderings lead her to an injured golden horse, and Kira tends to her wounds, earning Amber’s loyalty. Throughout the novel, Coleman weaves in additional characters, her father’s mistress, a peddler’s family, and rival sheiks. Love blossoms for Kira from her horse to her adoptive family and finally her beloved. Readers will cheer on a remarkable woman as she finds her way in a strange land.