Saudi Arabia needs money

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Katherine Burlake

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The Bystander

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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The Bystander is a mystery thriller set in Saudi Arabia where rivalries in the Saudi royal family, religion, and oil money intersect. In a kingdom built on sand, an ambitious and devious prince uses terrorism to disrupt the succession and become the next king.

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Author Biography

At the Department of State spent twenty-one years inspecting embassy operations around the world. Traveled to over 130 countries including Iraq and Afghanistan with over 200 total trips. Overseas living included Peru, Thailand, England, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the Cote d’Ivoire. Served four years in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the U.S. Embassy. Worked as a management analyst at the VA for nine years. One of first 20 women accepted in Air Force Intelligence School, and the first female Air Force Intelligence Officer to serve in the Vietnam War. Born Milwaukee, Wisconsin, lives in Colorado, BS University of Oregon, MHA Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas.
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Saudi Arabia needs money

The economy of the kingdom is in trouble. The plan is to cut oil production by one million barrels. Ending the price war with Russia didn't raise the price of oil. Saudi Aramco's profit has fallen by 25% in the first quarter of this year. Now the government is considering raising the kingdom's value added tax to 15%. That is triple what it is at present. How will Saudi citizens, who rely on government subsidies respond? It is a new world for a nation whose economy is based on oil production.

Book Excerpt

The Bystander

I ought to thank the king, he thought. The latest royal announcement to reduce the allowances of royals and government officials couldn’t have come at a better time. His cousins didn’t want their lifestyles cut back, and that was going to happen.

To Rashid, the decrease in oil prices, which brought on the cuts, was a sign. The financial trouble in the kingdom played into his plan to take the throne. With the support of the Black Princes, he would rebuild the kingdom on solid economic principles.
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