Sheba Higgins, Jack

Jack Higgins' *Sheba* follows Ruth Murray, a young archaeologist whose father's murder in the deserts of Arabia pulls her into a deadly hunt for the legendary lost city of Sheba. Armed with fragments of an ancient map and a burning need for answers, she joins forces with a hardened British mercenary to navigate tribal wars, double-crosses, and the unforgiving heat of the Empty Quarter. Higgins writes action with the precision of someone who's been there — taut dialogue, visceral combat, landscapes that feel like they're trying to kill you. The archaeology angle adds just enough intellectual weight to balance the gunfights. If you like your adventure fiction brutal, fast, and soaked in dust and sweat, this is the one. Perfect for fans of Wilbur Smith or anyone craving old-school thriller craft.