When Carl Walker is offered a rare opportunity to become rich beyond his wildest dreams, will he be willing to make the sacrifices needed to make his dreams come true? It is the year 1987. Carl Walker, a retired widower, is having an ordinary day when his neighbor tells him there are stashed diamonds that remained hidden in a secret location since World War II. The secret is safe with only a few, including an elderly woman who would be an excellent source for information if she didn't suffer from a bad case of dementia. When the stock market crashes on Black Monday, Carl Walker is alarmed. The value of his stocks sharply plummets and he has no other options but to pursue the diamond hunt to offset his loss. He packs his bags and travels the globe in search of the diamonds, but a man keeps following him, making his hunt nearly impossible. During Carl's diamond hunt, he does the unspeakable which ultimately leads him to confront his darkest fears and unearth the truth about himself and his life. Swift, surprising and provoking, The Brilliant Mirage is a riveting novel, certain to shock you with its final, heartbreaking turn.