Gold Train

Captivaing international espionage and conspiracy thriller, based on an alluring mystery of one of history's largest ever treasure troves: the lost Russian Imperial gold reserve, this Accidental Spy Russia Adventure is permeated with a dreamy forbidden love triangle and exciting psychic powers.

GOLD TRAIN is the second full-size Accidental Spy Adventure, featuring sleuthing international journalist Jade Snow and top FSB operative Alexei Moguchev.

It all begins with one secret phrase scribbled in black, leather-bound journal of an assassinated Russian journalist: "Accounts wrong that all gold left the country or was buried in Lake Baikal." This sets off an epic treasure hunt, which along the way uncovers a major international conspiracy to unseat the government of Russia, and begins an undying, yet forbidden passion between two unlikely people that will defy reality, time and space.

Full of tantalizing twists and turns, action and revelations throughout, the book's unexpected culmination and ending will leave you speechless!

11/28/22, from author Lada Ray:

Just yesterday, I reread the whole Gold Train for the first time since its first publication in 2012 – and had an unexpected blast. I was engrossed in the adventure and all the story's twists and turns. I rediscovered how much I enjoy my two characters, Jade and Alexei, and how much I appreciate their otherworldly, forbidden relationship! They are so 5D, so out of this world… yet firmly with their feet on the ground! They are amazingly blessed and strangely cursed at the same time; they are locked into this reality, yet free and united beyond it. 

"What evolves is a brilliantly crafted thriller with murder, mystery, espionage and captivating twists and turns throughout. The author takes us on a tantalising, rip roaring, dangerous, action packed, yet passionate journey across modern day Russia.

Jade Snow is to journalism, what Jason Bourne is to action and espionage. The author has managed to develop a character with a fascinating thoughtful purpose. "Gold Train" is an absolute must read, the author goes beyond the obvious and whisks us along into the heart-stopping world of Jade Snow with breathtaking appeal for the next paragraph and page. The author's knowledge and comprehension of the Russian political scene brings a very credible and believable level of authenticity to the plot.
A mesmeric thriller, "Gold Train" is marvellous book which has something for every reader. It leaves you wanting and calling for the next instalment in the adventures of international journalist extraordinaire, Jade Snow."

  ~ J.J. Collins, Author

"Once I read THE EARTH SHIFTER, I was eager to read more from Lada Ray.

I love the way she blends the historical with fiction and the paranormal. The words flow smoothly as the story unravels. Her writing grips me as soon as I open the book and the ride to the end is full of murder, conspiracy, intrigue, passion, loss and sorrow." 

~ Sherry Fundin Reviews

"On top of breakneck action, the ending blew my socks off. It was 100% an original book. It's even inspired me to learn Russian."

~ Rachel's Book Reviews

ACCIDENTAL SPY ADVENTURES

Green Desert (Iraq prequel short)

Stepford, USA (Small Town Adventure #1)

Gold Train (Russia Adventure #2)

Accidental Spy 3.3 Omnibus (Collector Edition)

Dragon Gate (Asia Adventure #3 - in progress)