A Collusion of Powers

Ralph Simon is once again whisked-off to work in conjunction with the agency and occupation he's detested for over thirty years. This time it's to aid a friend in need and to help the man whose taken his place within the agency in battling the mighty drug cartels from Columbia to Mexico, not to mention every American crime family involved with distribution of their illegal and dangerous products; starting with the ever-popular drug, "Mexican Ice'. In doing so Ralph develops a rekindled sense of patriotism and angers the woman of his dreams, as well as the cartels, creating contention at home and threats on both their lives. Disgruntled players enmeshed with the cartels have kidnapped the lovely environmentalist geochemist Dr. Samantha Boyer upon discovering Ralph's involvement to curtail their smuggling operations. Can he complete the mission and rescue the woman he loves more than life itself before total disaster strikes home, country and the emanate death of Sam herself? WARNING- This second in the series is deeper, darker and more detailed than the first!