covid in the kingdom

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Katherine Burlake

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The Bystander

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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Synopsis

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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covid in the kingdom

Saudi Arabia has announced plans to vaccinate for free all residents in the kingdom. First to get the vaccine will be those most exposed and next stages will be those over age 50. To date, the country has reported over 360,000 cases and 6080 deaths. This is since the lockdown which was implemented in May, has started to be lifted.

Book Excerpt

The Bystander

“The problem is the line of succession. The King of Saudi Arabia—who is also the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Mecca and Medina—has the responsibility for all Muslims. Today that’s more than a billion people.

“Can you imagine, Amy, a billion? Two million of them make the pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina every year. Those pilgrims don’t care about the Saudi succession. In fact, many of them think the Turks should be controlling the Two Holy Mosques, as they did for centuries.”
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