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When Mexican drug cartels flare up violence in Laredo and El Paso and Somali pirates seize three U.S. tankers, the U.S. President seeks a risky solution: re‑engage the retired Colonel Charley Castillo and his former Delta Force squad. Castillo’s forced retirement and the President’s volatility create a tense, unpredictable mission that tests loyalties and survival. The novel delivers a satirical, action‑packed narrative with espionage, under‑cover operations, and international intrigue at its core.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: William E. Butterworth III
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