A thriller that explodes along the border between Mexico and Texas. The Garcia family is living out the American dream, serving their country, working hard, and spending as much time as possible together as a family. What appears to be an ideal location to retire and call home, suddenly finds itself immersed in a war that no one ever saw coming and just a few months later, the entire family is fighting for its life. This book grabs you from the start and by the end you’ll be cheering for what takes place along both sides of the Rio Grande. Vince Flynn, David Baldacci and Brad Thor fans will eat this book up.
Ken Berry played for four major league teams from 1965-1975, the Chicago White Sox, California Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cleveland Indians. He won the Gold Glove award as a center fielder for the White Sox in 1970 and Angels in 1972 and was a member of the 1967 All-Star Team.
Ken finished his eleven-year career with a fielding percentage of .989. Nicknamed "The Bandit", he was known for his ability to rob hitters of a home run.
Ken recently finished a twenty-six year career as a minor league coach, manager and roving instructor working with hitters, out-fielders and base runners.
He loves fishing and listening to Rock & Roll music. Ken and his wife Aleda live in Topeka, Kansas.
This is a breezy thriller filled with likable characters who keep finding their way into exciting circumstances. The pace is quick and direct, making for an easy and enjoyable read, with details that fill out the military and espionage worlds well. It gets an extra star because I know the author.