Deadly Oasis

Set against the backdrop of the Arabian Peninsula's Empty Quarter, the narrative intertwines treachery and romance as Doug Dean, a PhD student, is drawn into a CIA mission amidst plans by Ansar al Sharia to target world leaders. While researching the ancient frankincense trade at Dhofar University, Doug's life becomes entangled with Lila, a modern Omani student. Their relationship complicates his covert assignment, revealing the dangers lurking beneath the region's surface as he navigates personal and political threats.