Fiction Book from the Max Fontaine series.

Murder and mayhem follow Max Fontaine when he inherits a recently deceased relative’s estate that includes an equity interest in a legendary 150 carat diamond called the Barbary Blue. The only problem is that it comes with a curse. All those who have possessed it in its long history have come to violent ends. The cycle of possession and death now repeats itself as Max finds himself in the cross hairs of an unknown killer hell bent upon acquiring the gemstone. Following a deadly cat and mouse chase over two continents they finally clash in a bloody confrontation to decide the fate of the Barbary’s ownership.