Rough Diamond - Rough Justice
By Avien Gray
Publisher: Avien Gray
Page Length: 466
Genre: Political Thrillers & Suspense / Historical Fiction
After a first kill, MI5 Agent and erstwhile photographer Cain becomes an undercover, extra-judicial killer for a secret Bureau.
Recovering from injuries sustained protecting the Royal Family, Cain embracesa new life and romance in sun-drenched Australia, leaving his past life behind.
But when tragedy strikes, he is on the move again. This time to a new career in the world of diamond dealings in Florida.
Curiosity takes Cain to the diamond world in South Africa, where his past finally catches up with him, the criminal world allies against him and he becomes a killer again.
In Cain's action-packed escapades, a spectacular betrayal takes him into the rigours of a Chinese prison where the truth about his past begins to unravel.
Aided by a loyal band of friends from the shadowy world of intelligence, he delivers his own particular brand of rough justice.
However, with enemies closing in on all sides, will Cain prevail?
Trigger warnings: violence, murder.
Praise
“Rough Diamond, Rough Justice” by Avien Gray is a riveting spy thriller that seamlessly blends electrifying elements of espionage, adrenaline-charged action, and daring escapades.
Yarde Book Reviews & Book Promotion
“A gripping high-stakes thriller, “Rough Diamond - Rough Justice” by Avien Gray is driven by the urgent question of whether one can ever truly escape a dark and violent past.”
The Coffee Pot Book Club
“Avien Gray’s Rough Diamond, Rough Justice is a gritty and cinematic thriller that follows Cain, a former professional photographer turned MI5 surveillance agent, as he navigates a world of espionage, betrayal, and violence.”
Literary Titan
Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I went into Rough Diamond not quite knowing what to expect, and I came away genuinely impressed. From the first chapter, Avien Gray drew me into a gritty, emotionally charged world that felt raw, real, and impossible to ignore. The characters aren’t polished or perfect—they’re flawed, bruised, and deeply human in a way that made me care about them almost immediately.
The pacing was spot on. Just when I thought I had a handle on where the story was heading, it twisted in ways that felt natural yet still caught me off guard. The tension builds steadily, the stakes keep rising, and I found myself getting angry on the characters’ behalf, rooting for them, and pausing more than once to take in what I’d just read—which doesn’t happen to me often.
Avien Gray’s writing is sharp and assured, delivering hard-hitting emotional moments without ever feeling forced. There’s a toughness to this book, but there’s also plenty of heart beneath the surface. By the time I finished, the story stayed with me long after I closed the book, and I’d wholeheartedly recommend Rough Diamond to anyone who enjoys gritty, character-driven stories that aren’t afraid to go dark and hit hard.
Avien Gray, the English author behind Rough Diamond – Rough Justice, brings a wealth of experience to his gripping debut novel. Born in the UK, Gray has led a dynamic, bachelor’s life marked by an impressive array of skills and global adventures. He has a driver’s license, motorbike license, and pilot’s license. His physical discipline extends to martial arts, where he earned a karate black belt, complemented by a lifelong passion for photography that captures the world through his discerning lens.
Gray’s rumoured travels paint the picture of a man unbound by borders. He is said to have spent many months in Saudi Arabia, Australia, the USA, South Africa, Europe and China. This rich tapestry of experiences infuses his writing with authenticity, lending a vivid, worldly edge to the thrilling narrative of his complex protagonist: a man called Cain.
Avien and his best friend shared a flat and went out with various female friends together. They had a great time. As it says in the book when Cain is talking with his best friend: a Royal Protection Officer.
‘We will have to write that book when we retire,’ Cain said.
They looked at each other with knowing smiles – for a long few seconds.
‘All those secrets,’ said Jerry. ‘Perhaps we will.’
And time moved on.
But in real life, his best friend tragically died – leaving Avien to write their book alone.
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