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In this tense second installment of William E. Butterworth III’s series, Presidential Agent Charley Castillo must unravel a double‑bladed mystery: the sudden death of an American diplomat in Argentina and the subsequent kidnapping of his wife. As Castillo probes deeper, he uncovers a complex web that links a scandal involving the United Nations to Iraq, forcing him to navigate political labyrinths, clandestine operations, and the high stakes of international diplomacy.
The novel juxtaposes high‑octane suspense with the gritty realities of military intelligence, drawing on vivid settings of Argentine streets and the shadowy corridors of foreign policy. Castillo’s relentless pursuit of truth showcases his skill, resilience, and the broader implications of transnational crime on the global stage.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: William E. Butterworth III
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