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  • Bibliography:
    3 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    March 1998
  • Latest Book:
    October 2008
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About the Author

John B Robinson graduated from Harvard University in 1991 and then bought a one-way ticket to Africa to pursue writing as he worked as a guide on Mount Kilimanjaro; traded, bought, and sold rare gems; and taught English in strange and exotic locales. He lives in Portland, Maine.

Full Series List in Order

A Gemstone Thriller

The Sapphire Sea (Nov-2003)
A Fistful of Diamonds (Oct-2008)

Book List in Order: 3 titles



  • Kilimanjaro Burning, a novella by John Robinson set in sweltering Tanzania, where the author lived and wrote before moving on to Paris, Madagascar, and other points on the globe. A raw, keenly observed tale of corrupt politics, flamboyant greed, and ...



  • Plagued by a bitter divorce and an over-bearing father, Lonny Cushman has fled his old life trading high-quality gems and attending society balls in New York City to scout the lawless sapphire fields of northern Madagascar. Homesick and lonely, he d...



  • Fast-talking gem expert Lonny Cushman encounters the dangerous and malevolent world of the African gem industry as he accompanies a young female seminarian from New York to Rwanda in search of her missing father. Once they reach Africa, Lonny chases ...




Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

John B. Robinson has published 3 books.

John B. Robinson does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, A Fistful of Diamonds, was published in October 2008.

The first book by John B. Robinson, Kilimanjaro Burning, was published in March 1998.

Yes. John B. Robinson has 1 series.