Al Dawson keeps his foot on the pedal and banks a terrific series of twists and turns in his latest novel, Borderlines.
U.S. Attorney Jace Kelly has a fierce conviction when it comes to taking down the bad guys. He takes the sanctity of his New Mexican roots personally and will do whatever is necessary to rid his Land of Enchantment from the evil throes of drugs. The story opens with a risky drug bust, and the bonus was the capture of Rafael “El Arcangel” Aguilar, the nefarious son of imperial drug lord, Pepe “El Mono” Aguilar. What Kelly didn’t plan for was El Mono’s retaliation when he kidnaps his sister and teenage daughter. Time is of the essence, and Kelly has limited options. Either he releases Rafael to save his family, or he thumbs his nose at the cartel, at the same time risking the lives of his loved ones.
Due to politics playing against Kelly in the background, he realizes he will have to orchestrate his rescue mission under the radar. He reaches into his past and reconnects with an off-the-grid Apache tracker, former Air Force pilot with a less than pristine history, and a trustworthy CIA analyst. Once the team is in place, the rescue mission is at go time. They will immerse themselves in the belly of the beast in cartel territory with little more than a healthy cache of fire power and faith to come out alive.
I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing Mr. Dawson’s previous novel, Priest, a while back. It was a phenomenal dive into the depths of the religious world and the complexities of less than holy activities in that arena. Mr. Dawson doesn’t disappoint in Borderlines. He hits his stride immediately as he anchors a solid voice throughout the thrill and excitement of a good guys versus bad guys battle against the formidable war on drugs. I applaud him for his subtle nuances toward the egregious corruption that is borderline pandemic throughout our nation’s political arena and how it affects this topic. However, just like the age-old battle of ‘good versus evil,’ Mr. Dawson manages to paint the victories of good prevailing beautifully. His character development is relatable and the dialogue is believable. It was an honor to read another engaging storyline by a writer who clearly knows how to write! Bravo, Mr. Dawson. I look forward to your next adventure.
Quill says: Borderlines is a fast-paced thriller that will keep its audience on the edge of their seats as they cheer on victory for the good guys.
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