A fast-paced psychological thriller. With the crackdown on immigration, California faces a serious threat as smugglers have begun bringing people in by a new the sea. Pressure mounts as the Coast Guard is charged with putting a stop to the tidal wave of refugees trying to escape their bleak lives in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras & Mexico. But, the amount of money involved is huge-- as is the motivation to pursue the dream of El Norte. When rival gangs decide they want a piece of the action, is anybody in Los Angeles really safe?
This book is filled with suspense, action, and a bit of romance. The author's writing style allows the reader to visualize the entire story. I wanted to keep reading; it was hard to put the book down.
Panga grabbed me from the first few pages till the very end.- I couldn't put it down! A riveting tale of the dream of El Norte told from multiple perspectives. The characters will linger with you long after you’ve finished the last page. I can’t wait to read Mr. Blinder’s other book!
Great characters, suspenseful plot, and vivid descriptions of great locations for us Palos Verdes / South Bay locals! The amount of research that was done to write this book was evident.
Nice thriller with great description of the life that drives people to risk the ride north. The action was intense and the parts of the story tied in nicely.
This book kept me reading, wanting to read it, and enjoying it. I read the first book by this author, the Last City, and this second book was just as good if not a bit more exciting. I loved it.