Books by Wayne T. Walker

Diamonds from Destiny is the thrilling first installment in a captivating four-part series. This enthralling narrative revolves around the indomitable Adam Durant, a gifted geologist and a Marine Corps veteran, who is compelled to put his quest for a diamond ore body on hold temporarily. Durant, marred by a disfiguring scar from his military service, faces rejection and prejudice in his pursuit of employment. Eventually, he secures a position in Southeast Missouri, where he must confront not only his personal demons but also a hostile work environment marked by prejudiced colleagues, unscrupulous superiors, and a disgruntled workforce. Despite these formidable challenges, Durant demonstrates an unyielding spirit, proving his mettle and resilience. His keen intellect and determination lead to an unprecedented discovery of a wealthy ore deposit, highlighting his exceptional acumen despite being underestimated due to his physical scars and emotional turmoil. Intrigue and romance add another layer to this riveting tale when Durant crosses paths with a young journalism student. This charming young woman visits the mine to pen a story on lead mining, leading to an unexpected and fleeting romance between the two. This adds a hint of sentimentality to the otherwise intense and gripping narrative.

Diamonds from Destiny is the thrilling first installment in a captivating four-part series. This enthralling narrative revolves around the indomitable Adam Durant, a gifted geologist and a Marine Corps veteran, who is compelled to put his quest for a diamond ore body on hold temporarily. Durant, marred by a disfiguring scar from his military service, faces rejection and prejudice in his pursuit of employment. Eventually, he secures a position in Southeast Missouri, where he must confront not only his personal demons but also a hostile work environment marked by prejudiced colleagues, unscrupulous superiors, and a disgruntled workforce. Despite these formidable challenges, Durant demonstrates an unyielding spirit, proving his mettle and resilience. His keen intellect and determination lead to an unprecedented discovery of a wealthy ore deposit, highlighting his exceptional acumen despite being underestimated due to his physical scars and emotional turmoil. Intrigue and romance add another layer to this riveting tale when Durant crosses paths with a young journalism student. This charming young woman visits the mine to pen a story on lead mining, leading to an unexpected and fleeting romance between the two. This adds a hint of sentimentality to the otherwise intense and gripping narrative.

In Diamonds From Destiny, Book 2, Following the Trail, Adam Durant reignites his passion for diamonds by applying for a geology position with Consolidated Diamonds. He faces skepticism from Eric Wiley, a seasoned geologist, but proves his worth by showcasing a diamond he discovered. Hired, Adam navigates the challenges of a vindictive boss while forming North Arrow Exploration with Taahir, a fellow defector. Meanwhile, Adaline Brodeur pursues her own dreams as a rising TV star, capturing their diamond-seeking adventures on film. As North Arrow follows a trail of diamond indicators, they encounter setbacks, including a disappointing find of small industrial diamonds. Consolidated's relentless harassment escalates, leading to a scandal involving a private detective who targets Adaline. In a twist of fate, she turns him into a counterspy, using her celebrity status to outsmart their corporate adversaries. Facing life-threatening situations, including a sabotaged helicopter, Adam and Adaline's bond strengthens. They cleverly manipulate Consolidated into believing they've discovered a billion-dollar deposit, securing funding to keep their company afloat. After two seasons of exploration, they uncover one of the world's largest diamond deposits, hidden beneath the harsh Arctic terrain. Adam's determination drives him to persuade engineers to protect valuable diamonds from destruction during milling. Their groundbreaking discovery reshapes geological understanding and promises to impact the diamond industry globally. Amidst the chaos, Adam and Adaline's love endures, proving that their hearts remain intertwined, no matter the obstacles they face.

In Diamonds From Destiny, Book 2, Following the Trail, Adam Durant reignites his passion for diamonds by applying for a geology position with Consolidated Diamonds. He faces skepticism from Eric Wiley, a seasoned geologist, but proves his worth by showcasing a diamond he discovered. Hired, Adam navigates the challenges of a vindictive boss while forming North Arrow Exploration with Taahir, a fellow defector. Meanwhile, Adaline Brodeur pursues her own dreams as a rising TV star, capturing their diamond-seeking adventures on film. As North Arrow follows a trail of diamond indicators, they encounter setbacks, including a disappointing find of small industrial diamonds. Consolidated's relentless harassment escalates, leading to a scandal involving a private detective who targets Adaline. In a twist of fate, she turns him into a counterspy, using her celebrity status to outsmart their corporate adversaries. Facing life-threatening situations, including a sabotaged helicopter, Adam and Adaline's bond strengthens. They cleverly manipulate Consolidated into believing they've discovered a billion-dollar deposit, securing funding to keep their company afloat. After two seasons of exploration, they uncover one of the world's largest diamond deposits, hidden beneath the harsh Arctic terrain. Adam's determination drives him to persuade engineers to protect valuable diamonds from destruction during milling. Their groundbreaking discovery reshapes geological understanding and promises to impact the diamond industry globally. Amidst the chaos, Adam and Adaline's love endures, proving that their hearts remain intertwined, no matter the obstacles they face.

This is Book 3 in the Diamonds from Destiny series. Twelve years after their last adventure, Adam Durant, a wealthy exploration geologist, returns to the Ozarks with his girlfriend, Adaline Brodeur. A letter from his old mentor, Jake Johnson, pulls them back to Missouri, where Jake's brother, Wade, has mysteriously vanished. As they delve into the case, they discover Wade's obsession with finding gold on their shared property, despite Jake's warnings about the area's lack of gold deposits. The plot thickens when they learn that the Tierra Caliente Mexican cartel has infiltrated their small town, using it as a testing ground for their illicit operations. With Wade missing and the cartel's influence growing, Adam and Adaline must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with danger. Their investigation leads them to confront corrupt local figures, including Floyd Cooper, a pharmacy owner entangled with the cartel. As they piece together clues, the stakes rise. Adaline's detective work puts her in the cartel's crosshairs, leading to a harrowing escape that tests their resolve. With the sheriff initially viewing them as suspects, Adam and Adaline must clear their names while racing against time to find Wade and uncover the truth behind the gold. In a gripping tale of adventure, betrayal, and unexpected alliances, Adam and Adaline's journey reveals not just hidden treasures but the lengths one will go to protect loved ones. Will they survive the cartel's wrath and uncover the secrets buried in the Ozarks?

This is Book 3 in the Diamonds from Destiny series. Twelve years after their last adventure, Adam Durant, a wealthy exploration geologist, returns to the Ozarks with his girlfriend, Adaline Brodeur. A letter from his old mentor, Jake Johnson, pulls them back to Missouri, where Jake's brother, Wade, has mysteriously vanished. As they delve into the case, they discover Wade's obsession with finding gold on their shared property, despite Jake's warnings about the area's lack of gold deposits. The plot thickens when they learn that the Tierra Caliente Mexican cartel has infiltrated their small town, using it as a testing ground for their illicit operations. With Wade missing and the cartel's influence growing, Adam and Adaline must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with danger. Their investigation leads them to confront corrupt local figures, including Floyd Cooper, a pharmacy owner entangled with the cartel. As they piece together clues, the stakes rise. Adaline's detective work puts her in the cartel's crosshairs, leading to a harrowing escape that tests their resolve. With the sheriff initially viewing them as suspects, Adam and Adaline must clear their names while racing against time to find Wade and uncover the truth behind the gold. In a gripping tale of adventure, betrayal, and unexpected alliances, Adam and Adaline's journey reveals not just hidden treasures but the lengths one will go to protect loved ones. Will they survive the cartel's wrath and uncover the secrets buried in the Ozarks?

Take Over, the fourth installment of Wayne T. Walker's gripping series, Adam Durant and Adaline Brodeur find themselves entangled in a web of intrigue and peril. After a devastating fire claims their friend Cameron Benson, Adam races from Toronto to Missouri, only to discover that the flames were no accident. The scent of kerosene lingers, hinting at a sinister cartel's involvement, one that has haunted them before. Meanwhile, Adaline embarks on her own adventure in the Florida Keys, searching for sunken treasure while unaware of the dangers lurking in Adam's world. As Adam devises a plan to expose the Rainmaker Investment Group, a shadowy entity with ties to the Chinese Communist Party, he must navigate a treacherous landscape of deception and corporate greed. With the FBI's help, he uncovers a scheme to seize control of vital natural resources, putting both their lives at risk Adaline's quest for treasure becomes intertwined with Adam's fight for survival, leading to misunderstandings that threaten their relationship. When danger strikes, they must confront their fears and trust each other to overcome the odds. As they grapple with his alleged betrayal and the looming threat of violence, their love is tested like never before. In this thrilling conclusion, Adam and Adaline must decide what they are willing to sacrifice for love and justice. Will they emerge victorious, or will the shadows of their past consume them?

Take Over, the fourth installment of Wayne T. Walker's gripping series, Adam Durant and Adaline Brodeur find themselves entangled in a web of intrigue and peril. After a devastating fire claims their friend Cameron Benson, Adam races from Toronto to Missouri, only to discover that the flames were no accident. The scent of kerosene lingers, hinting at a sinister cartel's involvement, one that has haunted them before. Meanwhile, Adaline embarks on her own adventure in the Florida Keys, searching for sunken treasure while unaware of the dangers lurking in Adam's world. As Adam devises a plan to expose the Rainmaker Investment Group, a shadowy entity with ties to the Chinese Communist Party, he must navigate a treacherous landscape of deception and corporate greed. With the FBI's help, he uncovers a scheme to seize control of vital natural resources, putting both their lives at risk Adaline's quest for treasure becomes intertwined with Adam's fight for survival, leading to misunderstandings that threaten their relationship. When danger strikes, they must confront their fears and trust each other to overcome the odds. As they grapple with his alleged betrayal and the looming threat of violence, their love is tested like never before. In this thrilling conclusion, Adam and Adaline must decide what they are willing to sacrifice for love and justice. Will they emerge victorious, or will the shadows of their past consume them?