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2. SAHARA ADVENTURE SERIES - FOOTSTEPS TO DEATH

“Footsteps to Death”, is the sequel to “Witch of the Sahara” by Meiring Fouche’s thrilling Sahara adventure series. Set in the scorching Sahara desert, the story follows Legionnaire Teuns Stegmann whose past encounter with the beautiful but deadly El Karima has left him entangled in her web once more. Can Teuns resist El Karima’s intoxicating charm or will he succumb to the passions that bind them?

Six months after betraying El Karima’s love and destroying her Dulac nation, Teuns finds himself drawn back into her clutches when two mysterious riders are ambushed near the desert outpost of Dini Salam. Among their possessions is discovered a locket belonging to none other than El Karima herself, confirming the white princess of the Dulacs is behind the abduction. In exchange for the riders, El Karima demands Teuns be handed over to face punishment for his treachery. But one of the captives is revealed to be Madame Le Clerq, wife of the garrison commander Colonel Le Clerq. Now torn between sacrificing Teuns or his own wife, Le Clerq faces an impossible choice. Against orders, Teuns takes matters into his own hands and escapes into the desert accompanied by El Karima’s envoy, the Arab Kadar Hoessein. Enduring injury and the unrelenting elements, they arrive at El Karima’s encampment. While she still harbors feelings for her betrayer, will her desire for vengeance prevail? Meanwhile, back in Dini Salam, the master escape artist of the Legion, Captain D’Arlan, hatches a daring plan to rescue the hostages and defend the fort against El Karima’s impending attack. But with time running out and lives on the line, has El Karima’s web become inescapable?

In this gripping tale of war, betrayal, and forbidden romance, Fouche delivers nonstop adventure and drama. When Teuns refuses to join her tribe and train her men, the stakes climb ever higher as Teuns finds himself in a brutal hand-to-hand duel to the death against Atroek, El Karima’s formidable henchman. Their contest will determine not only Teuns’ fate but that of Madame Le Clerq as well. Karima’s treachery knows no bounds. Consumed by bitterness and the desire for revenge, El Karima condemns Teuns, Madame Le Clerq, and El Saoed to a horrific public execution in Dini Salam. Her promises to return Madame Le Clerq unharmed were but empty words, concealing her true intent. Now along with Teuns and El Saoed, Madame Le Clerq faces a gruesome end bound between wild stallions who will tear them limb from limb.

In this racing page-turner, Fouche maintains breathless suspense as the condemned three stand poised on the brink of death. Can the ingenious Captain D’Arlan come up with a daring plan to save Teuns, Madame Le Clerq, and the entire Dini Salam garrison from utter destruction at the hands of the vengeful El Karima? What shocking choice must Colonel Le Clerq make to try and save his beloved wife from a gruesome fate? As El Karima raises her whip, will salvation arrive in time or has she finally outmatched D’Arlan and checkmated Teuns? Brimming with rivalry and passion, and dramatic twists and turns, “Footsteps to Death” captivates from desert ambush to palace showdown. Fouche transports the reader with vibrant details directly into the milieu of the 1930s Sahara. It is a land full of danger and desires in this sweeping tale of warfare, sacrifice, and star-crossed romance set against the perilous backdrop of the unforgiving Sahara. Full of memorable characters, a rich historical atmosphere, and heart-pounding action, “Footsteps to Death” is a thrilling addition to The Sahara Adventure series. This ebook will have adventure lovers and romance readers alike racing through the pages to learn the fates of Teuns, El Karima, and the embattled Legionnaires of Dini Salam.

Pieter Haasbroek

Sahara Adventure Series

Footsteps to Death

Andelene Brits

3. SAHARA ADVENTURE SERIES - THE SCARLET RIDERS

The thrilling Sahara adventure series continues in this gripping third installment, “The Scarlet Riders”. Captain D’Arlan, an officer in the French Foreign Legion, sets out across the sweltering Sahara desert with a small contingent of soldiers. Their mission is to present a loyal elderly Arab chief named El Abbas with a medal on his 70th birthday, honoring his decades of friendship with the Legion.

However, en route, they witness a perplexing and ominous scene. A caravan of Arab men, women, and children is attacked by soldiers dressed in Legion uniforms. The caravan is gunned down mercilessly, leaving D’Arlan shocked and baffled. Who are these imposters abducting innocents while posing as Legion? What sinister plot is underway in the desert sands? Pressing onward to the El Wadak Oasis settlement, D’Arlan hopes old ally El Abbas can shed light on the mystery. But on arrival, they are met with rage and blame. El Abbas has been murdered. He is nailed to a cross, supposedly by the French Legion who also kidnapped the young people of the tribe. Utterly confused by the false accusations against the Legion, D’Arlan decides to spend the night and get to the bottom of this. But during the night, he and his men are ambushed and taken captive by the same false Legion soldiers from the caravan attack.

They find themselves prisoners in a secret desert tent camp, run by a German named Heinz Dietrich. There, D’Arlan’s men are hypnotized and brainwashed by Dietrich’s henchman, Helmuth. Now under mind control, they are coerced into training a clandestine Arab army in using advanced weaponry, to aid the beautiful Dulac warrior princess El Karima in a rebellion against the Legion. El Karima arrives and takes the hypnotized men away to her stronghold, except for Teuns Stegmann, whom she is besotted with. Imprisoned at El Karima’s palace, clever Italian soldier Vittorio Petacci secretly breaks her spell over Stegmann and tells him of their impending execution. Stegmann plots a daring escape and sabotages the weapons training. Pursued into the desert by Dietrich’s men and El Karima’s army, they stumble upon an astonishing discovery in a cave.

Meanwhile, the Legion’s Fort Dini Salam is besieged by twenty thousand vengeful Arabs, believing they were betrayed. Vastly outnumbered, Colonel Le Clerq faces impossible odds trying to defend against the onslaught. Refused reinforcements and surrounded, Le Clerq prepares for a fight until the last man. Just as annihilation seems imminent, the approaching Arab cavalry suddenly makes a mystifying maneuver. From the bleak sands, salvation emerges for the valiant Legion in their sandstone bastion. But is it too late to turn the tide of battle?

Will D’Arlan and his brave soldiers escape the desert and expose the truth? Can they thwart Dietrich and El Karima’s insidious plot against the Legion? “The Scarlet Riders” by the author Meiring Fouche once again deliver pulse-pounding action and diabolical intrigue in the scorching Sahara sun.

The Scarlet Riders

4. SAHARA ADVENTURE SERIES - REVENGE OF THE DESERT

Reading the fourth story from Meiring Fouche’s “Sahara Adventure series”, namely “Revenge of the Desert”, will leave you craving for more Sahara action from this author! This story begins when a patrol of French Foreign Legion soldiers fails to return to their fort as scheduled while patrolling in the scorching heat of the Sahara desert.

Days later, the patrol arrives but the men are bound, tortured, and barely clinging to life. All but one, a blond South African legionnaire named Teuns, who has been captured by El Karima, the alluring yet brutal princess of the Dulac tribe. She orders Teuns taken to the capital city of Dutra to be executed before sunrise on the “Hill of Eagles”, where victims are tied to poles and left to the mercy of fierce mountain eagles. As Teuns awaits his gruesome fate, an old friend who harbors a grudge against El Karima surprises him with a last-minute reprieve. Before attempting to escape from Dutra, Teuns decides to steal the Dulacs’ sacred Sword of Dutra from El Karima’s palace. Meanwhile, the Legion commanders at Fort Dini Salam receive orders from the top brass in France to eliminate El Karima. Captain D’Arlan proposes an ingenious but risky plan to Colonel Le Clerq. With only sixty men at his command, D’Arlan leads his soldiers into the desert sands to execute his scheme. Though successful in defeating the first Dulac patrol, D’Arlan’s tactics are so shocking that El Karima dispatches five hundred warriors to confront them. Despite being surrounded, the legionnaires stand their ground. In retaliation, El Karima herself takes command of two thousand Dulac fighters to wipe out D’Arlan and his sixty men.

Teuns manages to steal the Sword of Dutra and escape, only to be recaptured. With help from a freak sandstorm, he breaks free once more before finally rejoining D’Arlan’s group. As the Legion soldiers face El Karima’s two thousand-man army, their water and ammunition dwindle perilously low. In a moment of desperate inspiration, Teuns takes an unexpected action that causes chaos in the Sahara and takes everyone by surprise. Will D’Arlan’s risky gambit pay off? Can the legionnaires defeat El Karima’s overwhelming force? The stakes are high and the desert is unforgiving as the Legion soldiers seek revenge against the sadistic El Karima and her Dulac warriors in this thrilling Saharan adventure.

“Revenge of the Desert” is a thrilling tale of camaraderie, ingenuity, and perseverance against seemingly impossible odds in the unforgiving Sahara. Legends like the brave Teuns Stegmann, Captain D’Arlan, known as the “Houdini of the Sahara”, and El Karima, the alluring yet brutal Dulac princess, clash in battles of wits and war. Set in North Africa during the French Foreign Legion’s campaign against the Dulac tribe, this adventure will captivate fans of military fiction. Author Meiring Fouche’s vivid storytelling puts you right in the desert heat, tasting the sand and fighting for survival. With vivid scenes like the brutal torture and death that awaits on Dutra’s “Hill of Eagles”, this book is not for the faint of heart! Yet heroes like Teuns inspire with their bravery, camaraderie, and refusal to surrender even in the most dire circumstances. Striking imagery like the “sea of ants” formed by thousands of Dulac warriors evokes the vivid setting.

For those who enjoy classic adventure epics like Beau Geste or Lawrence of Arabia, “Revenge of the Desert” is sure to delight. This book can transport you right into the Sahara desert action alongside memorable characters. The evocative setting and thrilling plot will keep your heart racing as you root for the heroes to prevail against incredible odds. With vivid action and intrigue, “Revenge of the Desert” will captivate fans of military fiction eager to discover the fates of Teuns, D’Arlan, and their brave comrades.

Revenge of the Desert

5. SAHARA ADVENTURE SERIES - THE FORT IS QUIET

The blistering heat of the Sahara desert provides the backdrop for Meiring Fouche’s thrilling fifth tale, “The Fort is Quiet”. The story follows three soldiers, Teuns Stegmann, Fritz Mundt, and Jack Ritchie, who find themselves transferred to the isolated Fort Laval as punishment after getting into a bar fight. As Lieutenant Juin and his relief column approach Fort Laval, they immediately sense something is amiss. The fort appears deserted, with gates eerily left wide open.

Venturing cautiously inside, Juin and two other soldiers are shocked to find not soldiers but a striking woman, Brigitte Bonnet, behind the commander’s desk. Claiming to be the new authority of the fort, she promptly takes Juin and his men prisoner. They soon realize Brigitte is enacting a bitter plan for revenge against the French Foreign Legion for the death of her sister, the late Princess of the Dulacs, El Karima. Brigitte has the thirty soldiers locked in the fort’s sleeping quarters without food or water to systematically weakens them for a cruel experiment. Soon bloodcurdling screams echo through the halls, as one by one, men are taken away for torturous experimentation with a secret poison gas weapon. Afterward, their bodies are disposed of and left for the vultures in the sweltering Sahara desert. When Teuns is selected next, Fritz and Jack are permitted one last trip for food and water before being shot dead in an “escape attempt”.

Trapped and outgunned, morale plummets amongst the captive troops. Betrayal and madness threaten to tear them apart from within. It seems Brigitte has planned her revenge flawlessly. Yet as Juin counsels patience, hope still glimmers for the men of the Legion. As the remaining Legion men grow increasingly desperate, a strange tapping sound emanates from beneath their quarters’ floor, suggesting they might have a secret ally. They hear the rhythmic sounds of Morse code. Is it a message for Lieutnant Juin? But who is behind this covert communication? And can it somehow aid their dire situation before all is lost?

Meanwhile, Brigitte continues her cruel agenda, denying water and executing more Legion soldiers to punish any misbehavior. The arrival of the maniacal Professor Benesj escalates matters further. Juin realizes they will soon all be marched into the desert for a massive live experiment under the effects of the horrific gas. With time running out and lives hanging in the balance, Juin desperately hatches a risky overnight plan. Can the garrison be saved in time? Will Brigitte’s thirst for vengeance consume them all? As despair threatens to overtake the men and the desert sun climbs into the sky, the story builds to an explosive, unexpected climax where a fierce and bloody conflict will determine who lives and dies at Fort Laval.

With fluid action sequences, rich details of Legion life, camaraderie in the face of adversity, and a brewing love story, “The Fort is Quiet” will keep readers enthralled until its thrilling climax. Thus step into the Sahara and experience an unforgettable tale of intrigue, bravery, and sacrifice. Meiring Fouche crafts a gripping and suspenseful tale that will keep readers anxiously turning pages. Grab a copy of “The Fort is Quiet” to experience this thriller firsthand! With vivid characters and nonstop intrigue, this book provides an addictive adventure that will stay with you long after the shocking conclusion.

The Fort is Quiet

6. SAHARA ADVENTURE SERIES - DEATH AT SUNRISE

Buckle up for a thrilling adventure in the scorching Sahara desert with the brave men of the French Foreign Legion in Meiring Fouche’s action-packed page-turner, “Death at Sunrise”. This is the sixth installment in Fouche’s wildly popular “Sahara Adventure series” which follows the daring exploits of Legionnaire Teuns Stegmann and his loyal band of brothers as they confront peril at every turn in colonial North Africa.

This latest edge-of-your-seat thriller, “Death at Sunrise” sweeps readers into a gripping adventure in the sweltering Sahara desert. It centers around five comrades of the French Foreign Legion, the impulsive Teuns Stegmann, brawny Fritz Mundt, quick-witted Jack Ritchie, hardy Podolski the Pole, and feisty Petacci the Italian. Together for the first time, they embark on a perilous patrol mission into the barren wasteland. As scorching winds blast their faces and water supplies dwindle, a lethal sandstorm suddenly engulfs them, obliterating their bearings. Their odds of surviving the merciless conditions seem hopeless until they spot two camels racing through the sand. They desperately pursue the two camels for a chance at sanctuary. After an arduous chase, the men finally reach safety in one of three clay huts nestled in a remote oasis. But what they discover inside the humble shelter leaves them shocked and imperiled. There lies the alluring yet cunning Brigitte Bonnet, the notorious “Witch of the Sahara” hellbent on revenge for her sister’s death. Conflict collides as the soldiers confine her, intent on delivering the wanted woman to authorities in Algiers.

Yet Brigitte has a knack for slipping away. After drugging her captors’ water and fleeing into the darkness, the men awake parched and furious. As the sandstorm entombs the oasis’s life-saving well, they become stranded without water, slowly succumbing to a torturous demise. But just when all hope evaporates, a mysterious bomber plane appears and airlifts the five friends to the Arab stronghold of Dutra. In the capital, they are locked away in a reeking dungeon. While languishing in despair, they uncover something extraordinary concealed beneath the cell’s hay that renews their drive for survival. But can they utilize it before Brigitte’s next lethal plan takes form? For she and the Arab leaders have concocted a barbaric public execution for the legionnaires, set to take place in front of a bloodthirsty mob at sunrise. As the first glimmer of light creeps over the distant dunes, only a miracle seems capable of saving the condemned men from the ceremonial blade. Can Teuns and his loyal comrades-in-arms escape Brigitte’s wrath and derail her genocidal scheme? Against impossible odds, the courageous legionnaires will have to fight with every ounce of strength and cunning if they hope to turn the tables on Brigitte and her bloodthirsty hordes and live to fight another day.

Death at Sunrise delivers a high-stakes tale wound with tension, valor, and startling twists that will leave readers enthralled until the very last page. Fouche’s masterful storytelling ability shines as he weaves vivid desert scenery, high-action drama, and magnetic characters into a profoundly entertaining novel. With nonstop action, diabolical villains, and high-stakes drama across an exotic North African landscape, “Death at Sunrise” will leave fans of Fouche’s Sahara Adventure series hungry for more. Only by joining Legionnaire Stegmann on his latest white-knuckle adventure through perilous desert sands will you discover the breathtaking answer for yourself. So sit down, strap in, and get ready for a rollercoaster ride you won’t soon forget with this thrilling Sahara desert story.

Death at Sunrise

7. SAHARA ADVENTURE SERIES - THUNDERING HOOVES

“Thundering Hooves” is the 7th thrilling installment of the “Sahara Adventure series”, where danger always lurks in the scorching Sahara sands. After a daring escape from the fortress stronghold of the Dulac tribe, Teuns Stegmann and his fellow French Foreign Legion soldiers find themselves embroiled in yet another perilous mission.

When they bring word to the Legion outpost at Dini Salam that the vengeful Dulac princess Brigitte Bonnet plans to unleash deadly gas weapons on Legion forts, tactics must be swiftly devised. Adding to the turmoil, the legendary sword of Dutra has been stolen from Legion headquarters, igniting rebellion amongst Arab tribes across the desert. With hordes amassing under Bonnet’s command, Captain D’Arlan proposes a covert counterstrike. Accompanied by only two hundred men, he ventures into the swirling sands.

Meanwhile, at Fort Laval, Bonnet’s initial attack meets an unexpected twist. All but deserted, the fort holds but a single soldier too drunk to flee. His outrageous tale of the garrison’s departure for Libya leaves the princess reeling. After securing the seemingly abandoned fort, she turns her sights on Fort Petain. Yet Fort Laval holds lethal secrets. When one Dulac warrior escapes the carnage within, Teuns, Fritz and Jack are dispatched to prevent him from alerting Bonnet’s main force, fast approaching Dini Salam. But the trio are swiftly captured by mercenaries in Legion uniforms, deserters who possess the stolen sword. With Teuns as their guide, the deserters seek Bonnet’s army to sell her the sword.

Ever resourceful, Teuns seizes an opportunity to recapture the blade and lead the princess into a trap. But Bonnet is cunning, and the desert holds endless perils. Outnumbered and outgunned, the Legion’s garrison clings desperately to a bold strategy as a massive Arab army swarms around Dini Salam. With Dini Salam’s position seeming hopeless, Le Clerq takes a big risk before dawn’s arrival. A red flare shoots into the sky behind the Arab forces. It is a sign Le Clerq has been waiting for. The action swiftly builds to a dramatic and thrilling climax as Le Clerq and D’Arlan’s forces launch a daring surprise counterattack on Bonnet’s unsuspecting army.

Swashbuckling adventure, chilling suspense, and courage in the face of impossible odds propel this sand-swept tale. Fouche’s vivid prose thrusts the reader headlong into the Sahara’s harsh beauty. Filled with captivating characters, dramatic twists and battle action, and meticulous historical detail, “Thundering Hooves” immerses you in its spellbinding world that will keep readers hooked to the very last page. Will D’Arlan’s daring gamble pay off and which faction will ultimately wield the legendary sword? The answers await within the pages of this edge-of-your-seat tale. “Thundering Hooves” is a mesmerizing adventure not to be missed, full of action and intrigue. Its cliffhanger ending leaves you impatient for the next gripping installment in the “Sahara Adventure series”. Don’t just stand in the blistering heat, step into the whirling sands of danger with Teuns Stegmann today!

Thundering Hooves

8. SAHARA ADVENTURE SERIES - BLOOD IN FRONT OF THE SUN

“Blood in Front of the Sun” is part of the exciting “Sahara Adventure series” chronicling the adventures of Teuns Stegmann and his French Foreign Legion comrades in the treacherous Sahara desert. Set against the blistering sands of the Sahara desert, this book is the eighth installment in the action-packed series.

This gripping tale follows the courageous Teuns Stegmann and his loyal band of Legionnaires as they find themselves embroiled in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with the villainous Abdul Hoessein. Caught by the soldiers of the French Foreign Legion, Brigitte Bonnet, the influential leader of the proud Dulac people, must face execution at the French Fort, Dini Salam, in the Sahara Desert. This is the decision of the French Supreme Authority due to her involvement in the deaths of several Legion soldiers. The bitter task of attending the execution falls upon Teuns Stegmann, the blonde South African who played a significant role in her capture. When the influential Dulac leader Brigitte Bonnet stages a daring escape from her French captors, it sets off a chain of explosive events that will test the mettle of Teuns and his friends.

Bonnet swiftly enlists Hoessein to enact a devious plot for revenge against the Legionnaires who aided in her capture. Teuns and his comrades soon find themselves at the mercy of the vengeful Bonnet and the treacherous Hoessein after being abducted in a surprise ambush. Brutally tortured by the sadistic Hoessein, Teuns, and his friends endure unimaginable hardship as they are dragged across the scorching sands toward Bonnet’s desert stronghold. Refusing to break under the torment, the loyal Legionnaires hatch a bold plan to turn the tables on their captors and escape. But with Bonnet’s forces closing in, time is running out for the embattled group.

Dodging bloodthirsty Tuareg raiders and battling dehydration and exhaustion, Teuns struggles valiantly to keep his men alive and evade the clutches of the infamous Dulac leader. Outgunned and outnumbered, the Legionnaires must rely on their wits and brotherhood to survive the perilous Saharan wastelands. As Teuns and his band of Legionnaires are pushed to their physical and mental limits, the desert becomes an unforgiving arena that will force them to sacrifice everything for the sake of loyalty and honor. Equipped with only their courage and Teuns’ indomitable will, the men steadily make their way across the desert toward a final showdown.

“Blood in Front of the Sun” is a breathless tale of strength, sacrifice, and valor showcasing author Meiring Fouche’s talent for adventure writing. With vivid descriptions of the harsh desert terrain, surprising plot twists, courage in the face of mortal danger, and heart-pounding action, Fouche crafts a white-knuckle thrill ride that will leave readers gasping until the final page. Can Teuns lead his men to victory against impossible odds? Will the Legionnaires triumph against the evil forces allied against them? Find out in “Blood in Front of the Sun”, the next exhilarating chapter in the Sahara Adventure series. Overflowing with danger and drama, this is classic adventure storytelling at its absolute best. If you enjoy classic adventure stories full of action and drama, don’t miss “Blood in Front of the Sun”!

Blood in front of the Sun

9. SAHARA ADVENTURE SERIES - THE TRACKS ARE CALLING

A blazing sun beats down on the vast and treacherous Sahara desert as Sergeant Catroux leads his small band of French Foreign Legion soldiers on patrol. Boredom and fatigue set in after weeks of wandering through endless seas of sand dunes without encountering a single soul. However, a startling discovery is about to awaken the men’s thirst for adventure.

Spotting a swarm of vultures circling in the distance, Catroux orders his men to investigate. What awaits the patrol is a horrific scene. They discover over a dozen mutilated Arab bodies scattered across the dunes. Shocked and confused as to who would commit such an atrocity against their own people, the Legionnaires begin searching for clues. That’s when Teuns Stegmann, a tall and cunning South African member of the patrol, makes a stunning find half-buried in the sand. It is a pure gold powder compact engraved with the initials “J.T.” Determined to uncover the mystery and motivated by the prospect of encountering a woman after so long without even seeing a camel in this desolate landscape, the patrol presses on. More clues begin to emerge, including feminine perfumes and expensive accessories that suggest a European woman of high society was involved. But who is this woman? And why would she be traveling with Arabs through such a dangerous part of the Sahara?

The tracks lead the Legionnaires to the small Harba oasis, but the constant winds have erased any sign of where the attackers went next. However, the remote oasis outpost of Harba brings another twist. Just when all hope seems lost, a miraculous discovery provides a trail to follow once more. They discover a strange, dying man who mentions an automatic rifle before succumbing to his wounds. The plot takes a dangerous turn as it becomes a race against time to rescue J.T. and uncover the secrets surrounding the mysterious weapon. To make matters worst a member of their own patrol suddenly goes missing overnight.

Teuns finds himself separated from the others and disguises himself as one of the elusive desert tribesmen. He manages to infiltrate the enemy’s camp, intent on solving the mysteries surrounding J.T.’s abduction. There he meets the stunning Jenene Trenchard, daughter of the British Consul, who has been taken captive. But Teuns’s true identity is soon uncovered and he faces unimaginable horrors at the hands of the sadistic Berber tribe holding Jenene hostage. Communicating in secret, they hatch a daring plan of escape. Will Teuns and the mysterious Jenene find a way to outwit their captors or will the desert claim more lives? What other secrets lie buried beneath the sands? And can Catroux’s patrol prevail against enemies wielding the lethal power of the automatic rifle? With hope fading fast, the Legionnaires battle against seemingly impossible odds to solve the mystery and free Jenene before it’s too late. Dogged by danger at every turn, they draw closer to a stunning truth that will change everything.

“The Tracks are Calling” thrusts the reader into a heart-pounding adventure across the perilous and unforgiving Sahara desert. Mystery, action, and drama abound in this gripping tale of bravery, desperation, and hidden secrets as a small band of French Legionnaires fights the elements and a savage tribe of Berbers to save an alluring captive and uncover buried truths. The story will keep you turning pages late into the night, immersed in a vivid world of scorching desert heat, earth-shaking planes roaring overhead, and heroic soldiers battling against the odds to survive another day. With vivid adventure and captivating characters, Meiring Fouche spins a story that will leave you breathless until the climactic conclusion. If pulse-pounding escapism through the exotic sands of the Sahara is your perfect adventure, “The Tracks are Calling” delivers an unforgettable experience you won’t forget.

The Tracks are Calling

10. SAHARA ADVENTURE SERIES - MADEMOISELLE JULIE

The sands of the Sahara desert hold many mysteries and dangers, as Captain Gaston Lefevre of the French Foreign Legion soon discovers. Stationed at the remote Fort Laval with a small garrison of only 30 men, Lefevre receives devastating news. His daughter Julie has gone missing from a hotel in Dini Salam.

Frantic with worry, Lefevre requests to lead a search party to find Julie. But his request is denied by his superiors, who order him to remain at Fort Laval. Lefevre descends into an alcohol-fueled despair, dreading the fate that may have befallen his beloved daughter. Then a strange rider appears on the horizon outside the fort. It is a woman’s figure rigidly perched atop a horse. The doll-like rider carries an ominous message for Lefevre. Julie has been kidnapped by the Dulacs, a tribe of brutal nomadic warriors. Their leader, Sheik Feisan, offers Lefevre a deal. Surrender Fort Laval and receive safe passage for Lefevre’s garrison. Feisan will also return Julie unharmed. Refuse, and Julie dies.

Lefevre agrees to Feisan’s terms, despite the protests of his men. He asks for a volunteer to retrieve Julie from the Dulac camp. Only the brave South African legionnaire, Teuns Stegmann, steps forward for the dangerous mission. But upon reaching the Dulac camp, Stegmann is captured. Inside the tent of Sheik Feisan, he comes face to face with the stunningly beautiful Julie Lefevre. Feisan gives Stegmann only 15 minutes to return to Fort Laval and demand its surrender, or Julie dies. Stegmann never returns, but to Feisan’s shock, Captain Lefevre himself appears out of nowhere. After taking Lefevre to the seemingly deserted fort, Feisan suspects treachery. He orders Lefevre to open the armory but there he only finds the weapons smashed beyond repair.

Lefevre has outwitted Feisan, but with Julie’s life hanging by a thread, the true battle is only beginning. Danger lurks around every corner of the labyrinthine fort. As Lefevre and Stegmann fight to save Julie and evade capture themselves, they launch a daring gambit. With time running out, Stegmann disguises himself in Arab robes and slips into the Dulac camp once more on a secret rescue mission. Will he reach Julie before the Dulacs discover him? Meanwhile, can Lefevre beat the odds against thousands of Dulac warriors, alone? And what fate awaits Julie if Feisan’s offer of safe passage proves yet another Dulac trick? Lefevre is caught in a terrible dilemma. Sacrifice Fort Laval to save his only child, or doom Julie to save his honor as a French officer? In the unforgiving Sahara, the stakes are life and death. Lefevre and Stegmann must match wits and weapons against Sheik Feisan’s hordes and the stage is set for a dramatic final showdown. With Lefevre wounded and their ammunition dwindling, Teuns and Julie dig in to defend the commanding officer’s office against endless waves of Dulac warriors bent on avenging their sheik’s death. Outgunned and outnumbered, their bold plan is the garrison’s last hope for survival.

“Mademoiselle Julie” is the tenth book in the exciting “Sahara Adventure series” by author Meiring Fouche. Action erupts from the first page and will grip readers from start to finish with a breathtaking finale. This Sahara adventure story delivers thrills and heartache in equal measure. Amid the sweltering sands, who will emerge victorious? The answers await within this riveting tale of valor, duty, and rescue against impossible odds. Fouche weaves another edge-of-your-seat tale, set in the scorching Sahara desert in the early 1900s. The book has action, adventure, drama, and romance that will leave readers sweating like they’re the ones fighting for survival in the sweltering desert heat. The author’s vivid writing puts you right in the story as steely Legion heroes battle bloodthirsty Dulac tribesmen with an innocent maiden’s life hanging in the balance.

Mademoiselle Julie

11. SAHARA ADVENTURE SERIES - REVENGE OF THE SABRE

In this eleventh book from Meiring Fouche in the Sahara Adventure series, “Revenge of the Sabre”, the scorching Sahara sun bears down on Legionnaire Teuns Stegmann as he makes his way through the bustling streets of Algiers. A reprieve from duty in the unforgiving desert, Teuns looks forward to relaxing with friends and spending time with the beautiful Julie Lefevre.

While relaxing with his fellow Legion friends, a mysterious stranger interrupts them claiming to have news about Teuns’ long-lost brother. Teuns had joined the French Foreign Legion to find his brother, a fighter pilot shot down years ago over the desert. The stranger says Teuns’ brother is alive and wants to see him. Though his friends warn him it’s a trap, the man convinces Teuns by showing him his brother’s identification tag. Teuns decides to apply for leave to accompany the stranger, but his plans are derailed when a bar fight breaks out between the Legion men and Arabs. By the time the police arrive, and the chaos finally settles, Teuns has vanished without a trace.

Teuns finds himself captive of the villain Carlos, a ruthless Spaniard and deserter from the Legion, along with three henchmen. They give Teuns a choice. Reveal where he hid the priceless Sabre of Dutra years ago at an oasis, or his brother dies. The sabre is a sacred treasure of the barbaric Dulac tribe. Carlos plans to retrieve it and sell it back to the Dulacs for a fortune. Shackled hand and foot, Teuns is taken to the oasis in the desert and ordered to produce the sabre. With his brother’s life hanging in the balance, Teuns has no choice but to comply. Shackled and starving, he begins the long and arduous journey across the Sahara with Carlos and his gang of violent henchmen.

As they close in on the hidden sabre at a remote desert oasis, tensions rise among the men. Trying to stall them and form an escape plan, Teuns cleverly manipulates Carlos’ henchmen to turn on one another. One by one they meet their demise, until only Carlos remains. But with Carlos growing ever more unstable and brutal, Teuns realizes that his own death awaits, whether or not Carlos gets the sabre. Just as Teuns sees his chance to flee, a massive force of three hundred Dulacs arrives, intent on reclaiming their sacred sabre. Their sheik insists Teuns reveal the sabre’s location, but won’t release him until it’s safely in Dulac’s hands.

Trapped and out of options, Teuns must tap into every ounce of Legion resourcefulness to survive and hatches a brilliant but desperate scheme. If he can precisely execute every step, he might have a slim chance at escape. But timing is everything, and the odds are stacked heavily against him. One false move could mean capture, torture, and certain death at the hands of the barbaric Dulac tribe. When all seems lost, Teuns plays his final trump card in a daring gambit for freedom. Will his bold plan pay off before the Dulacs catch on and attack? Will Teuns live to fight another day? Can he protect the sabre’s secret and evade the Dulacs’ wrath? As enemies close in on all sides, Teuns faces the ultimate test of courage in this non-stop thrill ride under the desert sun.

With non-stop adventure and a narrative as scorching as the Sahara sun, “Revenge of the Sabre” is a must-read for fans of Fouche’s thrilling saga. Teuns Stegmann faces challenges that push him to the very limits of courage and endurance in his quest to uncover the truth about his missing brother. But in the unforgiving wastes of North Africa, even one false step could spell disaster. Follow Teuns into the breach as he navigates a perilous web of treachery, betrayal, and war in a fight to survive the deadly traps of those pursuing the mystical Sabre of Dutra. Action, intrigue, and drama blaze across every page, transporting readers directly into the dangers and delights of Fouche’s vivid Saharan world.

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