White Witch

by Larry D. Thompson

"Thompson amply shows his skill as an excellent storyteller and his expertly voiced narration masterly evokes time and place. There is action aplenty in this yarn as he melds a powerful intricately plotted narrative imbuing it with voodooism, murder, corruption, Jamaican history, and legendary snake knives with unexplained powers, and court room drama which all makes for an informative, stimulating and entertaining read. In addition, he effectively explores the harsh world of abhorrent stripping of the rainforests as well as the disrespect of the natives historical rights to these valuable lands." -Bookpleasures.com “The topic was realistic but original with an eventful and intriguing plot and a story full of tales and twists. The dialogue was refreshing and the side characters memorable. I loved the Maroons and the flow with which they are integrated into the story. I strongly recommend this.” –Booklove Reviews Jamaica is a place where the surreal is simply everyday reality. When a ruthless American aluminum company plans to strip mine the Jamaican rainforest, they send former Navy SEAL Will Taylor to Montego Bay to deal with local resistance on their behalf. But he’s unaware that the British had signed a treaty deeding the rainforest to the Jamaican Maroons, descendants of escaped slaves, over 300 years ago. The Maroons fought and died for their land then, and are more than willing to do so now, whether it’s the British or the Americans who threaten them this time around. Upon Will’s arrival, a series of inexplicable murders begin, some carried out with deadly snake daggers that were owned and used by Annie Palmer, a voodoo priestess better known as the White Witch. She was killed 200 years prior, but is said to still haunt the island at night, and the local Jamaicans are certain she’s responsible for the gruesome murders, her form of retaliation against the new turmoil taking place in the rainforest. And Will has been forced directly into the middle of it. After a few close calls, he’s finally convinced to leave his company and join forces with the Maroons, headed by Vertise Broderick, a Maroon who resigned from her position at the New York Times to return to Jamaica to stop the mining. Together they hire a Jamaican attorney to prove that the Maroon/British treaty is still valid to stop the mining, and they also take it upon themselves to solve the White Witch murders. Because the legend of the White Witch can’t possibly be true… “White Witch is a big, bold and bracing tale that smoothly mixes science, history, and politics into a sharp and seasoned tale. Larry Thompson takes a break from his terrific legal thrillers to pen a tale at times reminiscent of both Wilbur Smith and James Rollins, with just enough John Grisham tossed in for good measure. Featuring pitch perfect pacing and broadly drawn characters, this is thriller writing of the highest order, assuring that White Witch will cast a spell on you.” -Jon Land, USA Today bestselling author “In White Witch, Larry Thompson has written a truly exciting thriller, full of twists, surprises and unexpected turns. A really fun, satisfying read, full of fascinating stuff about places and people and times past and present!” -Thomas B. Sawyer, Former Head Writer/Showrunner of Murder, She Wrote and bestselling author of The Adventures of the Real Tom Sawyer and Cross Purposes “Larry Thompson gives us a fresh spin on the classic David vs. Goliath story with a page-turning thriller set in the jungles of Jamaica.

Genres: Paranormal, Fantasy, Fiction

309 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 13, 2018

About the author

Larry D. Thompson is a managing partner of the Houston trial firm he founded. He is the proud father of three grown children and admiring brother of the late author Tommy Thompson. He lives in Houston, Texas"

Reviews

[Magdalena · Rating 3 out of 5]

I must say that White Witch is a truly interesting book that started off great with a flashback to Annie Palmer tyranny before the story turned its focus on the present time and the Maroons struggle with an American aluminum company that is after their land. For someone like with pretty little knowledge of the history of Jamaica was this book awesome to read. I love getting to know the history of the Maroons, how they fought both the Spaniards and the Englishmen for their freedom and won. Now they once again have to fight against a powerful enemy, a company after their land.

The beginning of the book really made it out to be more of a horror book than a thriller with a lot of strange things going on. I would have loved it to be more of a horror book than a thriller actually. Still, I found the plot to be interesting with murders being done with snake daggers, the same kind that is said that Annie Palmer, the White Witch, had used to kill with.

I also liked how ex-Navy SEAL Will Taylor and his team more and more realized that they are working for the wrong side and I liked this change and what it brought on as Will and Vertise Broderick, a journalist who is also a Maroon decides to hire an attorney to fight for their cause in the court. The question is will they be able to prove that the land is the Maroons?

White Witch is a book that gave me a lot in return. I got an interesting story and I also gained some insight into the history of Jamaica and the Maroons.

[Dianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

The corporate greed machine attempts to strike again in the rain forests of Jamaica, attempting to steal away and destroy lands given to the indigenous people in a treaty signed centuries before. When Will Taylor is sent to “make nice” with the Maroon nation, a series of mysterious murders begin, at the hands of what appears to be a dead white witch, long thought to still haunt the lands.

WHITE WITCH by Larry D. Thompson is a journey into the unknown, the inexplicable and the beliefs of a country used to the unbelievable, the magical and the mystical. Is a voodoo priestess’ spirit still roaming the land? Can a brilliant and colorful attorney prove the Marron still own the land given to them so long ago or will the courts allow the rape of nature in the name of money?

Will Taylor may find himself on the wrong side of justice…and learning to believe in things he never thought possible.

A quick read that is entertaining and has just enough of the supernatural to keep readers turning the pages one after the other. Filled with strong characters that are sometimes as mysterious as they are colorful, this is a great way to pass a few hours in the beauty of Jamaica, discovering more about a culture steeped in magic.

I received a complimentary copy as part of a blog tour review.

Publisher: Story Merchant Books (February 13, 2018)
Publication Date: February 13, 2018
Genre: Thriller | Supernatural
Print Length: 309 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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[Sherry Fundin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I began reading this delicious novel about voodoo and Jamaica and I couldn’t help but think of James Michener. Granted, James went much further in his historical novels, but Larry gave him a run for his money in White Witch.

We begin in 1812 Jamaica. Annie Palmer is not only a sadistic plantation owner, she is a black widow. She mates and she kills. She is an Obeah priestess, the White Witch.

I love the Caribbean. It is my favorite travel destination. To me, nothing compares to the raw beauty and power of the islands. The mix of the old and the new draws me into the mix of the tumultuous world of voodoo and bauxite mining, greed and history will be bumping heads in a big way. For some reason, lately I have been reading a lot of books that deal with mining…and it is never in a good way. Is it a current theme in the publishing and writing world? No matter, I am eager to begin.

Will is rough, tough, a no nonsense kind of guy. Right off you know better than to push him too far. He’s a decorated Seal and he’s head of security for Global American Metals. I start off not liking the guy. Can he redeem himself in my eyes? We shall see.

He’s sent to Jamaica to smooth the ruffled feathers of the Maroons, who have plenty to say about the strip mining of their tropical rain forest.

A tropical rain forest, an unhappy nation of Maroons, a curse, voodoo, and now a dead body. Let’s rock!

All the ugliness of corporate greed rears its ugly head. The only reason I am not super ticked off is because I believe the destruction of the rain forest, at least if Annie has anything to say about it, will never happen.

It takes a novel like this to make some people think about the environment, let alone a rain forest. I love when novels contain important elements of real life, making them more believable.

White Witch by Larry D Thompson is so much more than what I was expecting. The twisting and turning, the mystery and danger, the tension and suspense kept me reading into the wee hours of the morning. I love when an author can incorporate fact and fiction with a little mysticism into an adventure that makes me see an exotic tropical island in a new light. I knew some of Jamaica’s history from reading and visiting this world tropical paradise. That makes it easier to get lost in the story.

I voluntarily reviewed a free ARC of White Witch by Larry D Thompson.

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[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I picked up this book and read just the prologue, I was already excited. The book started out really strong. Instantly, from this I was hooked. I could not wait to settle in and read this book. The beginning in the present was good. The main characters, Will and Vertise were engaging. As were the other characters, Rodney and Manny. The three guys brought some humor to the story that is a mixture of religion, history, supernatural and horror. Yet, the second half of the story was stronger. It had came to the peak in the second half and just kept it up until the ending. Not to discount the first half as it did build up on the suspense the further that I got into the story.

There was a lot going on but not too much that it got confusing. Mr. Thompson really does show what a great storyteller he is with this book. I am going to check out other books by this author. Before I do; I have to comment on the ending. It came full circle. A really good strong ending to a nice well written book.

[Kathleen Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will Taylor, a ruthless ex-Navy Seal works for Global American Metals is sent to Jamaica by his boss to deal with the locals. The Maroons, an indigenous tribe of people who live in the mountains where the mines are located. They are not happy with the company and do what they can to keep the mines from stripping the land. What Will finds upon arrival in Jamaica is a land steeped in superstitions. The White Witch was a name the locals had given to a white woman who not only made life unbearable but also involved murder.

The Maroons were escaped slaves who ran away from their Spanish-owned plantations when the British took the Caribbean island of Jamaica from Spain in 1655. The slaves had a treaty with Spain that provided them the land up in the mountains and rainforests in perpetuity. They get upset when Global American Metals wants to further have their mines there. The locals feel that that is not what they want because of the mines. The Maroons fought to get their land and they are prepared to keep fighting for their land.

Will is an employee of Global and is really there to protect the company from the locals quest to keep their land and drive the mine out of Jamaica. Will meets Vertise, daughter of the leader and after a couple murders that are tied to Global, the case of Global against the Maroons is sent to court.

This novel is definitely character driven and has a real historical and eery feel with the murders, voodoo rituals and local superstitions. I was prepared to not like this book as I had never read anything about Jamaican history. After the prologe I was actually hooked. It did take me awhile to read it but that was all me and not the book!

If you love a good suspenseful historical story of Jamaica, then I recommend that you go get yourself a copy, you can also enter the giveaway!

[Laura Thomas]

When I read the synopsis I was a bit worried that there was so much going on things would be confusing. Not the case at all. The author starts you off by taking you back to Jamaica in 1817. You get a brief history of the White Witch, a nasty woman, and the Maroons, the poor slaves that were at her mercy. Then he drops you in modern day Jamaica and the White Witch may still be up to some of her tricks and the Maroons are still fighting for freedom and what is rightfully theirs.

An American company comes in to strip mine on land supposedly owned by the Maroons. One side attacks, the other returns the favor. The bodies keep piling up. A few brave people band together to settle the conflict once and for all. But will they survive to get their day in court?

I loved the mix of mysticism and modern culture clashing. I was kept guessing whether the Obeah priestess had a hand in certain events. There were some weird things happening at her old plantation. It lent a heavy atmosphere to the story. And it had many of the characters wondering too. Not all of the attacks could be explained away and with people switching sides and having their own agendas and beliefs, nothing was certain.

I’ve acquired a taste for the author’s writing and plan on reading more. White Witch is a fast read. The story flows smoothly. And the mystery and suspense gradually build, leading to a thrilling conclusion.

I received a complimentary copy. My review is voluntarily given.

[Joan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like it when a novel entertains and informs me. There was a Jamaican plantation owner called the White Witch in the 1800s and Thompson has woven a present day story around fact and legend. I learned about the Maroons and how they fought the British, ultimately gaining a treaty. Whether that treaty is valid today and gives the Maroons sovereignty over their lands is an essential aspect of this novel. So is voodoo.

I recommend this novel to readers who enjoy learning about a place, its history, and its current struggles in opposing a big U.S. corporation. There is not much of a mystery in this novel as we know who is causing the deaths. But there is a good twist at the end as to how the guilty party is brought to justice.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this book through Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours. My comments are an independent and honest review.

[Norm Goldman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Larry D. Thompson's most recent novel, White Witch is set in Jamaica, West Indies, and opens with a prologue where readers learn about Annie Palmer owner of the Rose Hall plantation who thought very little of inflicting a painful death on her slaves for their disobedience particularly if they attempted to escape.

Annie was known as the White Witch as well as an Obeah priestess and we are told that she met her death at the hands of one of her slaves who buried her with a snake dagger that supposedly had magical powers. If you are curious as to what is Obeah, Oliver Senior's Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage states:“it is the word used to denote witchcraft, evil magic or sorcery by which supernatural power is invoked to achieve personal protection or the destruction of enemies.”

Fast forward three hundred years later when an American company, Global American Metals is about to launch a new bauxite mine in Jamaica, which is to be the biggest one in the hemisphere. Alexa Pritchard, the President of the company orders four of her employees to her office in Baltimore to find out how the operation is progressing. The make of the team comprises Kaven Tillman, who is originally from Jamaica and who is in charge of public relations, Manny Rodriguez, the company's engineer who designed the mine, Will Taylor, a former Navy Seal, who looks after security and Rodney Gore, the company's computer geek.

As we discover, Pritchard is a ruthless businesswoman who will not let anything get in her way to make sure that the mine is up and running even if it means resorting to all kinds of criminal activities including hiring of mercenaries to murder her opponents, and paying off government officials.

Kaven is informed by Alexa that he is to return to his native Jamaica to present a positive slant on the company's activities and the opening of the new mine. He is hesitant and is concerned about the location of the mine as it is situated in the rain forests of Jamaica, known as Cockpit Country that apparently is Maroon territory. The Maroons do not take too well to the intrusion in their lives and their land. They are descendants of Africans who fought the Spaniards for a hundred and fifty years and when the British took over Jamaica they made peace with the Maroons. A treaty of peace and friendship was signed in 1739 recognizing the Maroons and granting them extensive lands and it was agreed they would govern themselves and in return would support the British government against foreign invasion. The authenticity and recognition of this treaty is given a great deal of ink in the novel's yarn and its ultimate outcome.

Another character that will play an important role in the yarn is Vertise Broderick, an American educated journalist, who at one time worked for the New York Times. As it turns out, she is a Maroon and the daughter of Colonel Broderick, the leader of the Maroons and is now writing a column for a local Jamaican newspaper concerning the hazards of permitting Global American Metals to mine in Maroon territory.

Thompson amply shows his skill as an excellent storyteller and his expertly voiced narration masterly evokes time and place. There is action aplenty in this yarn as he melds a powerful intricately plotted narrative imbuing it with voodooism, murder, corruption, Jamaican history, and legendary snake knives with unexplained powers, and court room drama which all makes for an informative, stimulating and entertaining read. In addition, he effectively explores the harsh world of abhorrent stripping of the rainforests as well as the disrespect of the natives historical rights to these valuable lands.

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[books are love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really really liked this book.

-We get this background on Annie Palmer the white witch by having a look at her with her slaves at a defining moment. From here we go to Baltimore where Will, Kaven, Rodney, and Manny at Global offices. We learn they are on their way to Jamaica to help promote and make sure the new mine is safe and on target. Now we go to Jamaica and that is where the heart of the book takes place.

-We get the legend of Annie Palmer, voodoo beliefs, curses and the belief in the unknown, the Maroon tribe and their fight, Vertise and her secrets but also her fight, murder and a fight for what is right.

-When Will begins the book, he isn’t happy with his position but isn’t walking away until he does as promised. Now as events unfold around him, friends and colleagues are getting hurt or dying, he sees the corruption going on and sees what the Maroon are fighting for he decides to fight for what is right. Will is a strong character. He is smart, kind and cunning. What you see is what you get with him. He has some skills as well. I liked watching him take his journey through the unknown and have it have him question what he believes but also how he grows and finds something to fight for. He also finds a little romance. As he investigates all the strange happenings and murders, he is embroiled in a fight and one he believes in. As do his colleagues as they find out the truth and what the mine could cost others and the environment.

-Vertise and her dad fascinated me. They wanted to fight but not with violence. With education and the written word is what they wanted to fight with. Vertise is a smart woman. She doesn’t trust Will and his friends and colleagues at first but as she gets to know them and see their beliefs she lets them in. She shows them all sides and we see her fight become theirs as well.

Harper was a good detective. Likeable and strong. He had strength when he let in Will to help with the investigation.

The fight against Global was wrought with danger, intrigue and a fight for justice as well. We learn about so much in this book-from legends, to believing in the unknown, the power of the mind and belief and the power of the people as well.

The story is well written, intriguing and really keeps you in the moment. You don’t want to put it down as you stand with Will in trying to find out who is killing players in the mine dispute, what is really happening at Global and how far Alexa will go to get what she wants and what her agenda really is, and we get a little romance as well.

[Martha Cheves · Rating 5 out of 5]

White Witch - Review by Martha A. Cheves



Will, Manny, and Rodney met at the front of the Ritz promptly at ten and were met by a green hotel shuttle. When the driver opened the door, he said, "Morning, gentlemen. Looks like a beautiful day for golf. You ready to take on the White Witch?" "White Witch, what White Witch?" Rodney asked. "That's the name of our golf course. Named after Miss Annie Palmer. Folks around here used to call her the White Witch." "I saw some attractive young ladies drinking a White Wich cocktail in the bar last night. She have her own brand of liquor, too?" Manny asked. "No, suh. She's been dead for about two hundred years. If you don't mind, I really prefer not to talk about her. Let's just say she's just a legendary figure in these parts. Ask around. Someone will tell her take, just not me."


Will, Manny and Rodney work for a company named Global American Metals. Global has been given a permit to mine bauxite in Jamaica but the permit came with a cost in the amount of a bribe of $500,000. Their CEO Alexa Pritchard has assigned Will Taylor as head of security and the more he hears about the mines and the destruction they will be doing to the rain forest, the less he likes working for Alexa.



As it turns out, the land to be mined was granted to the Maroons by King George II back in the 1700s. But, the only proof of this is a treaty that must be proven as an original in a court of law. This is something Alexa will fight to prevent from happening, no matter what the cost.



This book had me flipping pages. After reading the Prologue I found myself going to the internet to research the information I would be reading. My questions were: Was Annie Palmer the "White Witch" and her plantation Rose Hall real? Was she a real witch? Did she actually do the things she was accused of doing? Is there really a group of people called the Maroons? Was the land really granted to them by King George II? And, were they able to keep their land?



As I found my answers to these questions and more, it made reading the book even better. This book is one that will teach you some Jamaican history while keeping you engrossed in a great story.

[Jessica Bronder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Global American Metals has set its sights on Jamaica. But the Maroon’s own the land from a treaty with the British. They are ready to fight for their land no matter what Global American Metals thinks. The mining company decides to hire former Navy Seal Will Taylor and his team to placate the natives. But the more Will and his team are around the Maroons the more they realize that they are on the wrong side of this fight. Will then teams up with Vertise Broderick, a Maroon native and journalist for the New York Times. Together they hire a lawyer to fight for the Maroon’s rights to the rainforest.

This is a great action packed story filled with beautiful foreign lands, a greedy American company, a dead voodoo priestess that seems to be killing 200 years after her death, and killer main characters that are determined to set things right. Will Taylor is good guy and I hated to see him sent in to calm the natives down while a greedy corporation plans to strip mine the rainforest. I was glad to see him switch sides and stop Global American Metals.

I admit that I don’t know much about Jamaica’s history. I loved learning about Annie Palmer and the voodoo. The killings added that paranormal twist to make this story pop. I also liked the history of the Maroon’s. It breaks my heart to read about a company trying to take the land out from under the Maroon’s after all hard work and blood that they had given for the land in the first place.

This is a great story that has a lot of things going on and will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. I really enjoyed this book and recommend it for those that love thrillers.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.

[Nancy (The Avid Reader) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ex-Navy Seal Will Taylor, head of security for Global American Metals is sent to Jamaica to take care of the legal aspects and to pave the way so that they can mine the rainforest and have everything all set to go when they arrive.

When Will arrives in Jamaica he finds out that the land that Global American Metals is to mine doesn’t belong to who they thought, it belongs to the Maroon Nation, decedents of escaped slaves. They fought for their land over three hundred years ago and will fight for it now.

People are tuning up dead and the locals think that it is the White Witch, Annie Palmer, the owner of Rose Hall plantation who died two hundred years ago. The locals think the White Witch has come back to stop the mining of her land and to get back at the people who are destroying it. Will and his friends Manny and Rodney know that the murders can’t be some woman from the past who died two hundred years or is it?

I really enjoyed taking this trip to Jamaica with Will, Manny and Rodney and meeting up with some of the locals there and getting a glimpse into their beautiful country and their beliefs. I love all things that have to do with tales of witches that are told as being a part of our history like for instance the Salem Witch Trials. I just can’t seem to get enough of it. When I read the summary for White Witch I jumped at the opportunity to read it and it did not disappoint in the least. I picked it in the morning and I thought I am just going to check it out and see how it goes but once I started reading it, it was on then I didn’t put it down until I finished it that afternoon.

Once the killing started I just had to know who was doing it if it was the White Witch or who it was. This is another one I would love to see on the big screen. Reading White Witch was like watching a movie play in my head. I felt as if I was right there with all the characters. One minute I was rooting for one of the characters and then the next minute I was like no, no I don’t believe that just happened I never saw it coming. There is action around every corner.

I would definitely recommend White Witch to anyone who loves to read books that involve witches, voodoo with lots of action and suspense.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will Taylor doesn’t have a clue as to what he’s getting himself into when he goes to Montego Bay. Murders, voodoo, Maroons fighting for their land and the White Witch all complicate the job he was sent to do. But there is also a beautiful lady involved. Maybe she will help make up for some of the not so great stuff.

He’s security for a mining company which underhandedly obtained mining rights to part of the rain forest on Maroon land. You know this is not going to be pretty.

After discovering this land was not under Jamaican jurisdiction, Will decided that in all good conscience he had to quit his job. He put his life at risk by joining up with the Maroons and their cause.

In a former job I was a frequent visitor to Jamaica and Mo Bay. I once attended a style show at Rose Hall. I’m sure I would have really been creeped out and not enjoyed the show so much if I’d read this book first.

Thank you, Mr Thompson, so much for this great book. Now I have to make a trip to the library so I can read all your other books.

***Book provided without charge by PICT.***

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[Ashley Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was excited to read this book because I've been to Jamacia a few times now and the setting intrigued me. I enjoyed the back and forth of time periods, weaving facts and legends into a story that pulled me in and entertained me. I liked the White Witch's story and the dagger, that was just interesting to me.

The modern element stems from the past and the Maroons. I enjoyed the characters and the author does a great job of keeping you interested throughout. There is murder, vudoo, actual history, legends, and more all mixed in.

It was a 4/5 for me. I really enjoyed the author's writing style.



Thank you to the author for the review copy of this book (via PUYB). I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.

[Wall-to-wall books - wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars!
Wow, such a fascinating story! This book was rich with historical facts. I love books like that! The first thing I do is look everything up (every person, every place - to see if it is all true) and... it was! The Maroons, Annie Palmer aka The White Witch, Rose Hall, Queen Nanny of the Maroons, Captain Cudjoe - all of it real.

So besides being a great story - it was so interesting learning about Jamaican history that I knew nothing about! A lot happening, a lot of action, and a few twists.

I voluntarily posted this review after receiving a copy of this book from PICT - Thank You!!

[Laura L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book and learning some history of Jamaica. The book is divided into short chapters which I like, makes it easy to pause for a break. I enjoyed his style of writing and plan to read more of his books. Sad to know the author is now deceased & no more books forthcoming.

I got a chance to meet his last wife and to hear the tales behind his books. Very interesting people & his late brother (also a famous writer) as well. I definitely recommend reading his books (my 3rd one of his and enjoyed all).

[Peggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read that gives you a little of everything you can think of for a book! Well written and well though out book that will keep you intrigued from start to end. A book that will keep you on edge wanting... needing to know what's coming next!

[Richard Yount · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just not my style. I should have previewed it a bit better. I dislike the occult.

[Cheryl Masciarelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read 2 previous novels by this author, known for his legal thrillers, DEAD PEASANTS and THE INSANITY PLEA, and have been anxiously waiting for his latest book, WHITE WITCH, which has a bit of a different spin that I absolutely loved.

Will Taylor, VP of security for an international mining company, finds himself dealing with more than your average security. Set in the rainforests of Jamaica, the settlers and owners of the land will fight to keep the mining company out. Will soon finds out that there is much more going on. Is it pure legend or is there truth to the Voodoo stories associated with the land.

What could go wrong on this tropical island? Co-workers and officials are being murdered? Why and by who? Could ghosts of the past have something to do with the killings? And who’s side does Will align himself with when the owners of the land sue his employer?

This was an exceptional read!!!! Not only was the story intriguing, so was the history of Jamaica. The way the author weaves his legal expertise with the history of the island makes for a compelling read! This novel was well worth the wait! Fantastic!

Highly, highly recommend!!!