Greed takes many forms. In this fast moving story which revolves around drugs and the cartels it clearly illustrates what can happen when drugs overtake a small town. Teenagers from the local school are dying from over doses. When the daughter of one of the writers at the local newspaper dies it is decided by the others to get to the bottom of this and find the people responsible for handing out the drugs. Andi, a young intern at the paper volunteers to go back as a student to try and discover what exactly is going on. Meanwhile one of Michael's best friends and mentor's wife is kidnapped for ransom where they were vacationing in Mexico, he has promised to help him get his wife back. Michael's wifes mother has a couple of terrible secrets--
This is a book you really should read--it is an eye opener for sure!
About the Book (from Amazon)
How often do start-up companies promise untold riches? How many of those firms are drug cartels?
Seduced by an insatiable urge to escape reality, North Texas teens are falling prey to the one weakness parents fear most about their kids—taking illicit drugs. More than a thousand miles away, two contemptible hooligans plot their path to the top of an emerging start-up company. But what will it cost them?
With his city under siege by a series of drug deaths and a kidnapping, Michael and those closest to him are sucked into a twister so toxic and destructive, no one will be the same in its wake.
From the jagged mountains and alluring beaches of Mexico to the suburban concrete jungle in North Texas, Michael defends an entire drug-ravaged generation against ruthless killers who attack on every front possible. And just when you think the dragon has been sleighed, a vile act of cruelty threatens to shred his family.
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About the Author: (from Goodreads)
A veteran of the corporate wars, former journalist, and true studier of human and social behavior, John W. Mefford has been writing his debut novel since he first entered the work force twenty-five years ago, although he never put words on paper until late 2009.
John writes novels full of intrigue, suspense, and thrills, but they also evoke an emotional connection to the characters.
When he’s not writing, he chases three kids around, slaves away in the yard, reads, takes in as many sports as time allows, watches all sorts of movies, and continues to make mental notes of people and societies across the land.
John lives in Frisco, Texas with his beautiful wife, three opinionated kids, and a feisty fat cat who rules the world.
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23 comments :
Sounds like full on action, definitely adding this one to our list !!
Sounds a lot like what is going on with heroin around the country. Very true to life!
This sounds like an interesting read.
I love the books that my hubby and I can both enjoy. This is def one of them.
Sounds like an action packed book---not so sure I't my sort of read.
I like how this book centers on a relevant and pressing issue in the society - drugs. Sounds like a great read.
Sounds like a great action packed book.
This sounds like a book that I need and want to read. I will have to add it to my reading list.
Wow - sounds like an incredibly intense book!! Love the plot in this one
I tend to enjoy books like that that have a dim view of the future. Reminds us what to look out for!
Interesting concept. Not sure I want to know the back story though.
This book has a great cover. He sucks the reader right in. Based on the cover alone I want to read this story.
Drug cartel books are always hit or miss with me. I have yet to find one I truly love. I think media has overplayed them on tv too much. This does sound like a good read for fun though.
I'm not a huge drug cartel type of reader. It breaks my heart that these teens got involved with drugs but there are good lessons in this. Going to recommend this to my mother who loves suspense, drama and mystery!
This sounds like an intriguing book. Thank you for sharing. ;)
I love books by journalists/former journalists. I find them so interesting, because they're written by people who value research so highly! (I say this as someone with a college degree in journalism LOL)
action packed! love this for late night reading when Hubby goes overtime to keep me awake. Thnak you for sharing. will check it out. My brother as well likes plot such as this
I saw the word lethal and I wanted to read it before even reading your review. After reading your review I want to read it even more.
I like books that let you dive into another world. It's an experience for sure! Sounds like a great read!
This sounds like a great book to read indeed. It is every parents night mare for their child. Anyway I will have to read this one. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a great read, I need a new book for the beach. I love reading about new authors books.
It sounds very suspenseful. It also sounds like he's very much got his hands full!
Sounds like a great book to read. I like books that have drama and action.
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