Book #3: FRACTURED

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    A truck traveling north near the Mexican border was required to stop for a security check by the Mexican Army. As the soldiers approached, the driver, without a word, suddenly committed suicide. The shocked soldiers then opened the back of the truck only to find it was full of twenty-eight assassinated human bodies and a strange cargo of illegal drugs.

  When they discovered that three of the bodies were Americans, and one of them was a diplomat, the U. S. Secretary of State asked the Navy Special Investigation Unit to work with a brilliant young Congresswoman and the FBI to find out what was the reason for it all and who was responsible.

  The investigation followed an unusual trail, leading to a violent Mexican Cartel, illegal smuggling and export of opium, and the construction of an unknown project just ten miles south of the U.S. border.

  As the search for an explanation progressed, some very unusual connections with people in Mexico, Germany, Cuba, Russia, and India, began to surface. As question after question just kept throwing the search off the track, the investigators kept finding strange answers.

  But when they looked at everything together, it seemed to lead to a potentially dangerous extorsion project that might bring down the American banking system and destroy the U.S. economy.

Shown at  FIL Guadalajara 2022  (Book Fair)  

Jalisco, Mexico,  

November / December, 2022

ISBN 

(International Standard Book Number) 

Paperback 978-1-63945-376-4 

Hardcover  978-1-63945-378-8 

    eBook      978-1-63945-377-1   

Key Themes

1. Investigative Thriller: The book is an investigative      thriller that follows the NSIU as they tackle complex and intriguing cases.
2. Mystery and Suspense: It is characterized by its intricate plot, full of twists and turns, designed to keep readers engaged and guessing until the very end.
3. International Intrigue: The novel often involves international settings and plots, adding an element of global intrigue to the story.

1. Goodreads Reviews: On Goodreads, the book has an average rating of 5.00 out of 5, based on 3 ratings and 0 reviews. This suggests a high level of reader satisfaction, although the small number of reviews makes it difficult to draw broad conclusions.
2. Writers' Branding Synopsis: The synopsis provided by Writers' Branding highlights the book's focus on intricate plotting and international intrigue, suggesting that it is well-crafted and engaging.
3. Indigo Description: The description on Indigo emphasizes the book's ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats with its suspenseful and mysterious plot, indicating that it is designed to be an engaging read. 

Plot Summary

In summary, "Fractured" is an investigative thriller that combines elements of international intrigue with a complex and suspenseful plot. While detailed critical reviews are scarce, the available information suggests that the book is well-received by readers and is designed to be an engaging and thrilling read.