This is a novel about a prince of Dubai, who devises a scheme to rob banks and casinos of hundreds of millions of dollars in what is perceived as a perfect crime.
Prince Yousif Latif, who holds a PhD in Mathematics from UCLA, employs a large high-speed craft (HSC) made in Australia, which is outfitted as a megayacht suitable for a billionaire. The craft holds a secret cargo used to bypass computer protection software programs. Cybercrimes are staged around the world where the rich and famous reside: Monaco, Bermuda, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
The book is filled with the exploits of the playboy prince, who has close friends sworn to secrecy and many others--such as harbormasters, who are clueless as to the real purpose of the megayacht. Once the crimes are discovered, the International Police Organization (INTERPOL) is mobilized but, eventually, runs out of clues, resulting in a cold case.
This is not a who-done-it novel in the usual sense because the reader is gradually brought into the plot and figures it out. However, the real mystery is whether the prince can ultimately complete his bold mission, resulting in a perfect crime.

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Cyberclipper

By Jason O'Neil

AuthorHouse

1. Formation, 1, 
2. Incat, 9, 
3. Monaco, 17, 
4. Almaden, 22, 
5. The Deals, 25, 
6. Megayacht, 28, 
7. Sea Trials, 31, 
8. Celebration, 34, 
9. Ambulances, 37, 
10. Cabo San Lucas, 41, 
11. Bermuda, 50, 
12. Monaco, 55, 
13. Implants, 58, 
14. En Route, 62, 
15. Operation Houdini, 64, 
16. Discovery, 68, 
17. Interpol, 74, 
18. Blue Gene Gift I, 75, 
19. Blue Gene Gift II, 77, 
20. On The Trail, 79, 
21. Monaco, 82, 
22. Lyon, 84, 
23. Scuba, 86, 
24. Celebration, 89, 
25. Cold Case, 93, 
26. Gold Street, 95,

CHAPTER 1

Formation

Prince Omar Khalid, a member of the UAE Royal Family, has put out a call for a meeting in June at the Oberoi Hotel at 1 Bay Street in downtown Dubai City. The Prince has been involved with megayachts (over 200 feet long) all his life. He is an avid cigarette boat racer and loves speed on the water. At age 41, he has applied his MBA from the London School of Economics to accumulate a vast fortune. He has helped develop Dubai's Maritime City and megaport. He is part owner of the Oberoi Hotel and other new buildings in Dubai.

Much to the chagrin of other members of the Royal Family, the Prince remains a bachelor and is usually seen in public with his assistant, Dahlia Samira. Only age 30, Ms. Samira has the reputation as a 'hot shot" computer scientist with a degree from Cambridge University north of London, England. The former Miss Dubai and swimsuit model, she serves as a Project Manager for the Prince.

Prince Khalid's confidant, indeed, right-hand man is Prince Yousif Latif. Prince Latif is a life-long friend of Prince Khalid and at age 40 is frequently seen in Dubai's High Society. The Prince earned his PhD in mathematics from UCLA. He's an avid polo player with several strings of ponies. He is a shrewd negotiator and buyer on behalf of Prince Khalid. His dark, piercing eyes remind one of Pablo Picasso.

Today, the trio is in Prince Khalid's suite on the 26th floor of the hotel awaiting three individuals who will be instrumental in executing one of the Prince's bold undertakings. The first person to arrive is Tom "Catfish" Crowley. The 55 year-old megayacht captain with 30 years of experience on the high seas was trained as an aeronautical engineer but turned into a maritime sea captain. People in his home port of Hamilton, Bermuda oft en say he looks like Earnest Hemingway. As his taxi pulled up to the hotel, Dahlia was in the cool black and white marble lobby to greet and escort the Captain up to the Prince's suite.

As the elevator door opened into the suite with its dramatic 180 degree view of the new megacity, Prince Latif approached the Captain with an outstretched hand of greeting. Prince Latif was the first to speak: "Captain Crowley your reputation proceeds you. What an honor to meet you."

The Captain, or Skipper as he is sometimes called by peers, replied: "Thank you, Your Highness, it is truly a pleasure to be here." "And, Captain, I have the pleasure of presenting His Highness Prince Khalid," said Prince Latif. As they shook hands, the Captain bowed his head in respect. The Prince also warmly welcomed the seasoned voyager. He then motioned the Captain to be seated at a long ebony conference table and enjoy a cup of tea.

Only five minutes later the elevator doors opened revealing Dahlia and a short, rotund man dressed in khaki slacks and a black Hawaiian shirt with large yellow Hibiscus blossoms. Prince Latif approached the man saying: "Tom van der Heyden, I presume." "Yes, Your Highness, that would be me at your service," replied the gentleman. The 32 year-old communications engineer known as a "wireless guru" with many publications in print, then said: "I don't know how you found me on a remote island, but here I am and eager to learn about your project, Sir." Tom took a seat at the table. Van der Heyden scanned the room intently as though he was searching for listening devices or "Bugs."

No sooner had van der Heyden taken a sip of his tea when the elevator doors opened. Dahlia motioned for the guest to step into the suite as she said: "Your Highnesses, please meet Adam Raviv. The 36 year-old Israeli computer whiz was warmly welcomed by the Princes and introduced to Crowley and van der Heyden. Van der Heyden immediately had a flashback of a young Einstein. Prince Latif introduced the inventor of many cyber sleuth technologies by saying: "Computers are not secure when Dr. Raviv is involved. He is the inventor of GSMen technology which you will learn about later." It was quickly revealed that everyone at the table had a love for the ocean, even Raviv who raced on jet-skies and did blue water fishing to unwind from professional tension.

* * *

Prince Latif opened the meeting by saying: "You are our guests for the weekend. You will learn of our project and enjoy Dubian hospitality. But first in order for you to do so, you must sign the Non-Disclosure and Pledge of Secrecy which Dahlia is placing in front of you." Each of the guests was given a Montblanc Meisterstuck pen to sign the document. All three forms were signed, and the Prince said: "Very well. And you may keep the pen." Smiles broke out around the room. The Prince continued: "Your visit will consist of two major briefings and opportunities to see our modern metropolis. You will also please me to be my guest for dinner at my residence," said Prince Khalid. The guests nodded their approval. "And if you're really quick learners, we'll have time to go out on my go-fast boat," joked His Highness. The strangers — soon to be a cohesive team- all laughed with a nod of approval.

"Each of you has a vital role to play in our project, indeed, adventure. But let me warn you that there will be some danger in what we do. However, the reward will be huge. And you will each share in it," stated Prince Latif. He continued: "You are free to go now, but once you are briefed, you're committed. Is that clear?" Nobody got up from the table.

"Very good," said the Host. "You will now be briefed by Prince Latif on the first element of the project. Yousif, please proceed." Dahlia turned on a laptop and closed the blinds at the end of the table to form a movie screen. Soon the screen was lit by a video showing a revolutionary trimaran megacraft . The 300 foot long boat was shown in a variety of configurations such as a car ferry, disaster-relief supply vessel and military applications including tanks and troop landings. Captain Crowley was quick to speak up: "I know that craft . It's a High Speed Craft (HSC) made down under in Hobart Australia."

"Exactly, Skipper. You're right," said Prince Latif. "It's made by a company called INCAT in Hobart, Tasmania, an island state off the south coast of Australia. There are about one hundred of them around the world serving difference purposes. America bought two for military demonstration purposes. Prince Khalid toured one of them last year when it visited our Maritime City. You can tell by the man standing on the dock in this view, that it is huge, 310 feet long and 88 feet wide. And as shown in the data package in front of you, it is very, very fast. One of its secrets is that the middle trimaran rides above the water and creates lift rather than drag."

"Captain Crowley. What do you think? Would you like to pilot one of these beasts?" asked the Prince. "It's quite different than the cruise ships."

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