In the oil-rich kingdom of Jubayl, a deadly game of deception unfolds, thrusting a British agent into a race against time.

When Sheikh Yusif, heir to the throne, is found murdered, suspicion falls upon a disgruntled American helicopter pilot. Peter Craig, a British expert on subversion, finds himself drawn into the investigation, sensing a deeper conspiracy at play. As Craig unravels a tangled web of political intrigue, he uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, one that threatens to plunge the region into chaos.

A forged report, a mysterious double agent, and a deadly game of cat-and-mouse aboard a hijacked oil rig…

Craig must navigate a treacherous landscape of shifting alliances and deadly betrayals, where nothing is as it seems. With time running out and the fate of nations hanging in the balance, Craig must uncover the mastermind behind the plot before it's too late.

The Midas Touch is a gripping thriller set against the backdrop of the Middle East, exploring the intoxicating allure and dangerous consequences of wealth and power.

Craig and the Midas Touch was first published in 1975 by Macmillan.

Praise for Craig and the Midas Touch

“Craig is an example of diplomacy in the suspenseful, action-packed world of international intrigue.”
– Reading for Pleasure, 1975

"Oil, sex and dastardly schemes galore speed on this good tale."
– Current Crime, 1975

"Peter Craig, diplomatic whizz-kid with expertise in counter-subversion, mixes it with fanatics in a Middle East emirate after one of the ruler’s family is hit; oil-spun wealth, power and corruption much to the fore in this entertaining romp."
– Yorkshire Post, 1975

"Interesting types and oil technology, action and surprise switches, all adeptly controlled in a tale that bubbles nicely along."
– Oxford Times, 1975