The Secret Keeper Hardcover - 2009 - 1st Edition

by Paul Harris

In the tradition of John le Carré, The Secret Keeper, set in war-tornSierra Leone, tells the story of one man's search for the truth in anation where the rules of civilized society simply don't apply.

Four years ago, British journalist Danny Kellerman was giventhe opportunity of a lifetime: covering the political crisis inSierra Leone as a war correspondent. While in Freetown hebegins a passionate love affair with a beautiful Americanwoman named Maria Tirado, who helps run an orphanagefor ex-child soldiers. But Danny can't shake the feelingthat Maria is hiding something from him, and as the crisisescalates, Danny has no choice but to leave; he boards ahelicopter out of Freetown and never turns back.

Until four years later, when, with a new relationship and anew life in London, Danny receives a mysterious, urgent letterfrom Maria. She's in trouble and needs Danny's help. Butthe letter is dated three weeks earlier, and it's already toolate. Danny learns that Maria was murdered in a roadsiderobbery.

Haunted and heartbroken, Danny leaves London and returnsto Freetown. Although there is now peace in SierraLeone, corruption is rampant and every promising lead isa dead end. But with the help of old friends and contacts,Danny uncovers a string of secrets that sheds a shockinglight on the woman he thought he knew and reveals ahidden truth that could destroy those in power. Trapped inthe heart of a dangerous nation where he can trust no one,Danny is forced to choose between his journalistic integrityand the devastating consequences of speaking the truth.