Your past will always find you. And it’s going to take everything you love away. Including your life.
Jackman Quint’s former CO, Chuck Nader, has a vendetta to settle. For Quint, the Vietnam war ended thirty-two years ago with a dishonorable discharge, a prison term, and his daughter JadeAnne, lost to him. Shouldn’t Quint be the one with the grudge? He’s made a new life for himself, reunited with his daughter, expanded his investigations, and dipped his toe into the dating pool. Finally, life is going his way when Nader shows up in Mexico City on a top-secret mission through the U.S. Embassy. Coincidence? But it’s soon clear, Nader is out for blood, and he won’t settle for killing Quint. If Quint can’t unravel why Nader is bent on his destruction, he’ll never be able to protect the team, his woman, or most importantly, JadeAnne. And time has run out.
“While Backlash Venom and Vendetta from ‘Nam is brimming with suspense and intricately woven plotlines, its thorough exploration occasionally extends certain sections, adding depth to its narrative. This novel remains a compelling journey through redemption, the complexities of human nature, and the relentless fight against systemic corruption, capturing the reader’s imagination throughout.” ~Literary Titan
“Ana Manwaring does an outstanding job of crafting a story that stands alone on both its psychological and thriller themes. Prior readers will appreciate the plot while newcomers won’t need an introduction to past relationships to appreciate the characters and actions that represent international relationships and survival efforts. The tension is nicely built, premises are logical and embedded into the story’s action-packed scenarios, and readers receive a high-octane work well steeped in Mexican affairs. Libraries and readers seeking thrillers that center around attacks that challenge individual and national interests will find Backlash: Venom and Vengeance from ‘Nam seamless in its action and characters and hard to put down.” Diane Donovan, Mid West Book Review
