A ruthless druglord is on the brink of buying Mexico's presidency. Only one man stands in his way.
In this stunning political thriller from a former CIA intelligence officer, secrets fuel the drug war raging along the US-Mexican border. Behind the lines in Mexico City, attorney Eduardo Cortez uncovers collusion between Mexico's powerful Minister of Public Security and the leader of the country's most dangerous drug cartel.
Coded messages . . . a secret website . . . clever money laundering.
Marked for death by cartel assassins, Eduardo follows the money trail deep into drug smuggling territory. There he'll find that violence buys loyalty, votes are for sale, and the odds are against survival.
Back in Mexico City, a woman whose name means Light of Mary waits for him.
The cartel is looking for her, too.
Author Carmen Amato uses the counterdrug expertise gained during a 30-year career with the Central Intelligence Agency to weave together a story that rings with authenticity. Amato is a recipient of both the National Intelligence Award and the Career Intelligence Medal.
Not since The Manchurian Candidate has a political thriller book kept readers so riveted to characters who leap off the page. From Mexico's class system, to the country's spiraling drug violence, to the harsh realities of the US-Mexican border, get ready for a heart-stopping ride through the darkness of today's war on drugs.
If you're a fan of Don Winslow's cartel and border thrillers set in Mexico, don't miss THE HIDDEN LIGHT OF MEXICO CITY.
"Enthralling political drama . . . Politics and corruption, and a man and woman from opposite ends of the social spectrum who fall in love." -- Literary Fiction Review
"Within minutes of reading the opening pages of this story, the reader is completely taken away and wrapped completely in the heart of Mexico City and its culture. The cornucopia of characters and their sub-stories are painted beautifully with layers of depth. Experiences are real and vividly shared . . . The peek into the classes and drug world are both captivating and thrilling." – InD'Tale Magazine
