Mexican Standoff

A Mexican standoff is a simultaneous confrontation among three opponents. The tactics for such a confrontation are substantially different than a one on one duel, where the first to shoot has the advantage. In a confrontation among three mutually hostile participants, the first to shoot is at a tactical disadvantage. If opponent A shoots opponent B, then while doing so, opponent C can shoot A, thus remaining alive and winning the conflict. Since it is the second opponent to shoot that has the advantage, no one wants to go first, hence, a permanent standoff or stalemate, unless someone makes a mistake. So, the unanswered question is: what is the best thing to do in such a circumstance?

While on a romantic vacation with her retired Marine lover, a beautiful Mexican senorita and her father are kidnapped by a powerful drug lord. A ragtag band of friends, led by the Marine, put together a dangerous rescue plan that leads them to a Mexican Standoff in the coastal mountains of Nayarit, Mexico. While being held captive, Socorro Castillo must consider escape, face being sold for guns, or bargain for her life or honor with the aristocratic cartel leader. The novel is a sequel to The Catalina Connection and includes danger, conflict, romance and a few surprises. Enjoy some scenes of Mexico as you read.