Intrigue, danger, and love in the most beautiful hell on earth…

COMING JUNE 23, 2026

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About the Book

In 1942, during the height of World War II, fledgling OSS agent Kit Thomas is sent to North Africa to investigate the theft of millions of dollars in navy payroll money. Partnered with British MI6 agent Mark Williams, the two spies commence a tempestuous dance of trust versus mistrust as they unravel a conspiracy by Nazi sympathizers to shut down the only Allied naval base protecting the Suez Canal and the rich oil fields of the Middle East from the Germans.

About Pam

Pam Webber is a second-career, best-selling author of historical fiction. Her previous novels, The Wiregrass, Moon Water, and Life Dust, have garnered multiple regional and national awards from organizations such as the Historical Novel Society, the Southern Literary Review, and the Military Writers Society of America. Massawa is her fourth novel.

Praise for Pam's Novels

An inspiring story of love, resilience and faith.

—Susan Breen, author of the Maggie Dove mystery series

In this wise and beautiful novel, Pam Webber writes about two kinds of courage: the kind that goes to war, and the kind that stays home…

Life Dust has everything I could wish for in a novel…

—Readers' Favorite

"romance, suspense, great characters, and an intense story…"

Moon Water is a flood of love and tragedy.

—David L. Robbins, NY Times bestselling author

There is intense action and humor, soul-satisfying courage and redemption, and throughout, Webber's knowing, authoritative hand with setting and character.

Reminiscent of Literary Greats

—Lee Ambrose, Reviewer

"Pam Webber is a gifted writer whose storytelling is, in this reviewer’s opinion, reminiscent of such literary greats as Harper Lee, Pearl Buck,Sinclair Lewis, Mark Twain and John Steinbeck, to name a few."

Well-crafted novel

—Jennifer Cook, Scottsdale Public Library

"This is a very well-crafted novel that will pull you in and keep you engaged till the end. Prepare to laugh and cry as well as be impressed with the wisdom that is shared."

What duty, honor, and country really mean.

—Edythe A. McGoff, MSN, RN, CEN, FAEN Lt. Col. USAF (Ret)

“I highly recommend this book to those who not only want to read a great story, but also feel what real love, respect, and caring are about-- what duty, honor, and country really mean.”

“Amazing tale of second chances…
Charles Dickens would be proud.”

—Ron Andre, A Matter of Fancy Book Reviews

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