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Panga
A fast-paced psychological thriller. Set in 1995 - As the living conditions in Mexico
and Central America have begun to deteriorate, the incentive to pay smugglers to
bring refugees North, into the U.S. is reaching new heights. The Dream of El Norte looms large,
being perceived as the last ray of hope for countless Hispanics. Whether escaping gangs, the
police, the cartel or an abusive family member, people are willing to give everything
they have, risking their lives to get on a small overcrowded boat to take them into California.
Knowing the horrors faced by the refugees, the smugglers can charge almost any price they want
to sell the desperate souls a seat on the Panga . There are no guarantees for the immigrants
as many leave with nothing more than a dream and a life jacket.
Tasked with intercepting the Pangas before they can bring the refugees and drugs onto
California shores, the Coast Guard is under 24 hour pressure in their challenge of patrolling the
vast Pacific. So much money is involved to cash in on the desperation of the refugees that lives
on both sides of the border are affected in new and frightening ways.
and Central America have begun to deteriorate, the incentive to pay smugglers to
bring refugees North, into the U.S. is reaching new heights. The Dream of El Norte looms large,
being perceived as the last ray of hope for countless Hispanics. Whether escaping gangs, the
police, the cartel or an abusive family member, people are willing to give everything
they have, risking their lives to get on a small overcrowded boat to take them into California.
Knowing the horrors faced by the refugees, the smugglers can charge almost any price they want
to sell the desperate souls a seat on the Panga . There are no guarantees for the immigrants
as many leave with nothing more than a dream and a life jacket.
Tasked with intercepting the Pangas before they can bring the refugees and drugs onto
California shores, the Coast Guard is under 24 hour pressure in their challenge of patrolling the
vast Pacific. So much money is involved to cash in on the desperation of the refugees that lives
on both sides of the border are affected in new and frightening ways.
364 pages, Paperback
Published November 20, 2021
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December 27, 2021
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.
February 19, 2022
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!
September 17, 2022
page turner!
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.
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.
January 3, 2022
High energy story!
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.
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.
February 8, 2022
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.
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