Part of Doc Ford, book 5
First published 1997
Doc Ford faces his most dangerous mission yet when he learns a friend is imprisoned by the Cuban government. The marine biologist turned operative must return to Havana, a city where his past lingers like smoke. Years earlier, Ford became entangled in a suspected plot against Castro, making him a marked man on the island. Now he has no choice but to risk everything and venture back into hostile territory. Once Ford arrives in Cuba, the rescue mission spirals beyond his control. He discovers a deadly network of conspirators planning murder and assassination. Old enemies surface with revenge on their minds. Ford must navigate the treacherous political landscape of Cuba while staying one step ahead of those who want him dead. The mission becomes a fight for survival as Ford realizes that saving his friend may cost him his own life.
Genres: adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Havana, Cuba
Period: Present Day
288 pages · Mass Market Paperback · G.P. Putnam's Sons