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Pirates and Cartels
Drug cartels are taking over Mexico and threatening America’s southern raiding ranches and border towns, killing police and border patrol agents, and kidnapping citizens. Piracy is flourishing off the African coast and a chartered ship is taken. Jihadists and cartels are working with each other in South America, and domestic gangs are working with the cartels in the US.President Alexander’s plate is overflowing but he must deal with the cartel problem. After a secret meeting with Mexico’s president to develop a plan to end the cartels, he forms the Office of Analysis and Solutions, the OAS, to solve special off the book problems.The OAS draws operators from Delta, SEALs, and the CIA, and its first assignment is to destabilize Mexican cartels. Three women are sent to Mexico. One as the President’s back channel with President Wolf, and two women Deltas to ID cartel kingpins for termination. SEALs and Deltas will do the terminations.Cartels plan to assassinate President Wolf.The action is fast and furious in the first OAS novel.
579 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 15, 2011
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About the author
Lee Boyland
13 books3 followersLee Boyland earned a degree in nuclear engineering, and a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. After graduation, he entered active duty as an officer in the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps. A graduate of the U.S. Navy’s Explosive and Nuclear Ordnance Disposal Schools, Boyland was assigned to the Defense Atomic Support Agency in Albuquerque, NM. A member of DASA’s Nuclear Emergency Team responsible for nuclear weapons accidents, including the rendering safe of armed nuclear warheads, he had access to the design details of every nuclear and thermonuclear warhead developed by the United States through the Mark 63 warhead. His duties took him to the Nevada Test Site on many occasions (Clean Slate II, Pile Driver, Distant Plane). After leaving the Army, he designed conventional and special ordnance, and demilitarized chemical weapons at Rocky Mountain Arsenal and Tooele Army Depot. He made the transition to hazardous waste management by applying aerospace combustion technology to incineration of Agent Orange.
He was a member of a 2003 U.S. technology exchange team that spent a month in China to transfer Medical Waste treatment technology and management methods to Chinese environmental officials.
The impact of the 9/11 attacks had a profound impact on him. Two years later it became apparent that America had missed the message delivered by the four airplanes: Fundamentalists Muslims had declared war on America. He began researching Islamic terrorism and quickly realized that a series of escalating attacks that began in 1983 in Leadon were not over, and that each attack had been larger than the last. This had to mean more and bigger attacks. A nuclear or biological attack. Using his knowledge of weapons, he wrote The Rings of Allah, a technological accurate and completely feasible story of a nuclear attack on America by Islamic terrorists.
The story was too big for one book, so it became the Clash-of-Civilizations, an award winning trilogy that is tells a story of the attack, America’s recovery and retribution, and lays the foundation for electing a new government (The Rings of Allah, Behold, an Ashen Horse, and America Reborn). novel in a new series dealing with drug cartels and pirates.
Pirates and Cartels, the first book of a spinoff series was been published in 2011.
He has just released his new book, Revolution 2016: Take back America.
He was a member of a 2003 U.S. technology exchange team that spent a month in China to transfer Medical Waste treatment technology and management methods to Chinese environmental officials.
The impact of the 9/11 attacks had a profound impact on him. Two years later it became apparent that America had missed the message delivered by the four airplanes: Fundamentalists Muslims had declared war on America. He began researching Islamic terrorism and quickly realized that a series of escalating attacks that began in 1983 in Leadon were not over, and that each attack had been larger than the last. This had to mean more and bigger attacks. A nuclear or biological attack. Using his knowledge of weapons, he wrote The Rings of Allah, a technological accurate and completely feasible story of a nuclear attack on America by Islamic terrorists.
The story was too big for one book, so it became the Clash-of-Civilizations, an award winning trilogy that is tells a story of the attack, America’s recovery and retribution, and lays the foundation for electing a new government (The Rings of Allah, Behold, an Ashen Horse, and America Reborn). novel in a new series dealing with drug cartels and pirates.
Pirates and Cartels, the first book of a spinoff series was been published in 2011.
He has just released his new book, Revolution 2016: Take back America.
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May 13, 2014
I just finished Pirates and Cartels from Lee and Vista Boyland, authors of the Clash of Civilization trilogy. It was great. P and C is a spin-off of the trilogy that showcases a newly formed Department called the Office of Analysis and Solutions head by, now Major Julian Taylor. It is to be used in situations that are in the gray area of the law and diplomacy. My favorite Deltas, Borgg and Adams are back along with Special Agent Lopez. All I can say is that I hope there are individuals out there like these characters and I hope I never meet them except in a social setting.
President Alexander finds out that the cartels of Mexico need to be dealt with as they are terrorizing the border areas. President Alexander decides to fight fire with fire instead of letting criminals and terrorists hide behind the law. You can read the rest.
President Alexander has to deal with pirates that have captured an ocean liner and again, he fights fire with fire. Such a change of pace from the current diplomatic situations in today’s world.
These writers are filling the void that Clancy left. The books they write are interesting, terrifying and fast paced. I can’t wait for the next OAS book to hit the shelves.
President Alexander finds out that the cartels of Mexico need to be dealt with as they are terrorizing the border areas. President Alexander decides to fight fire with fire instead of letting criminals and terrorists hide behind the law. You can read the rest.
President Alexander has to deal with pirates that have captured an ocean liner and again, he fights fire with fire. Such a change of pace from the current diplomatic situations in today’s world.
These writers are filling the void that Clancy left. The books they write are interesting, terrifying and fast paced. I can’t wait for the next OAS book to hit the shelves.
October 28, 2011
Lee and Vista Boyland's new novel, "Pirates and Cartels" is the continuation of storyline, characters, and theme established with "The Rings of Allah," "Behold an Ashen Horse," and "America Reborn." America has suffered the unthinkable. An Islamic terrorist has detonated nuclear bombs in five metropolitan areas. The blast in Washington DC takes out all three branches of government. Robert Alexander, the Director of Homeland Security, is the next in line and he reluctantly steps forward to become President of the United States at its lowest moment.
"Pirates and Cartels" begins with President Alexander's strong stand on threats to American security. With ideological surety, Alexander establishes a relationship with the world community that says, "work with us or endure the consequences." He deals harshly with the Islamic world, destroying all those who do not put aside the rites and customs associated with that belief system. He partners with the President of Mexico to repel drug cartels' criminal incursions into the United States ... both on US soil and in Mexico. He sends the Navy to deal with the kidnapping of an American cruise ship. It's a wild and treacherous world...and Alexander meets each challenge with sufficient force to destroy his enemies and terrify their cohorts.
"Pirates and Cartels" is a terrific read. Masterfully plotted with wry tongue-in-cheek imagery, dialogue, and character interactions, the authors deliver political satire at its best. The sniveling villains are the type you'd find in low places. The protagonists are big...big in stature, ability, and moral outrage. The conflicts are played out on a theater stage set up to mimic our world, the players look and sound like people we know and hate, the weapons are frighteningly familiar. It's America as the authors posit it should be. Through the deadly clouds dispersing over the United States' crushed cities, Alexander brings hope.
After a stressful day of watching the horrors of the world play out on our TV sets, retire to your recliner with a glass of wine and "Pirates and Cartels." Read about Alexander's Amazons kicking-butt in the world's most misogynistic societies. If for no other reason, you will get a good belly-laugh going. Justice and retribution can be so satisfying!
~ Joyce Faulkner, President Military Writers Society of America, author of "In the Shadow of Suribachi," "Chance ... and other horrors," "Username," and "Losing Patience"
"Pirates and Cartels" begins with President Alexander's strong stand on threats to American security. With ideological surety, Alexander establishes a relationship with the world community that says, "work with us or endure the consequences." He deals harshly with the Islamic world, destroying all those who do not put aside the rites and customs associated with that belief system. He partners with the President of Mexico to repel drug cartels' criminal incursions into the United States ... both on US soil and in Mexico. He sends the Navy to deal with the kidnapping of an American cruise ship. It's a wild and treacherous world...and Alexander meets each challenge with sufficient force to destroy his enemies and terrify their cohorts.
"Pirates and Cartels" is a terrific read. Masterfully plotted with wry tongue-in-cheek imagery, dialogue, and character interactions, the authors deliver political satire at its best. The sniveling villains are the type you'd find in low places. The protagonists are big...big in stature, ability, and moral outrage. The conflicts are played out on a theater stage set up to mimic our world, the players look and sound like people we know and hate, the weapons are frighteningly familiar. It's America as the authors posit it should be. Through the deadly clouds dispersing over the United States' crushed cities, Alexander brings hope.
After a stressful day of watching the horrors of the world play out on our TV sets, retire to your recliner with a glass of wine and "Pirates and Cartels." Read about Alexander's Amazons kicking-butt in the world's most misogynistic societies. If for no other reason, you will get a good belly-laugh going. Justice and retribution can be so satisfying!
~ Joyce Faulkner, President Military Writers Society of America, author of "In the Shadow of Suribachi," "Chance ... and other horrors," "Username," and "Losing Patience"
September 18, 2011
This story is very intriguing but the author constantly points out how his strong female characters are hot. Every time one enters a room every man present thinks "...oh, it's a woman, a very pretty woman, she must be smart or she wouldn't be here..." or something similar.
Now I am not a Femi-Nazi in the slightest. I enjoy 'Men's' fiction and love Cussler and Clancy however, this type of reaction continued throughout the story even though these women were around in previous novels. I could not take it seriously. I truly tried to ignore it but we are talking about women in the military and FBI. Women who have already done kick-ass things. Why are the men in the story surprised they are women...and pretty?
I mean no disrespect to Mr.Boyland. If there is one thing I have learned in working with men for the last 20 some years is that we are different but in this year of 2011, women, pretty or not, do not surprise men in military or law enforcement fields anymore.
Now I am not a Femi-Nazi in the slightest. I enjoy 'Men's' fiction and love Cussler and Clancy however, this type of reaction continued throughout the story even though these women were around in previous novels. I could not take it seriously. I truly tried to ignore it but we are talking about women in the military and FBI. Women who have already done kick-ass things. Why are the men in the story surprised they are women...and pretty?
I mean no disrespect to Mr.Boyland. If there is one thing I have learned in working with men for the last 20 some years is that we are different but in this year of 2011, women, pretty or not, do not surprise men in military or law enforcement fields anymore.
January 22, 2019
Great right wing fantasy
I thought I was a liberal until I read these books. Great ideas for dealing with the Mideast and Islam. I like how they weave reality with fiction and expose how horrible Islam is and how stupid Islamic followers are. Good writing and story telling. If you are really a liberal you’ll hate this series.
I thought I was a liberal until I read these books. Great ideas for dealing with the Mideast and Islam. I like how they weave reality with fiction and expose how horrible Islam is and how stupid Islamic followers are. Good writing and story telling. If you are really a liberal you’ll hate this series.
November 28, 2018
Awesome
October 17, 2011
Awards
MWSA 2011 Silver Medal for Thrillers
Branson Stars and Flags 2011 Gold Medal for General Fiction
MWSA 2011 Silver Medal for Thrillers
Branson Stars and Flags 2011 Gold Medal for General Fiction
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