A cartel controls production, pricing, and distribution of its products by thoroughly eliminating any and all competition. Though he had been a high ranking member of the cartel for years, Antonio Vargas was certain the cartel now viewed him as competition. An unlikely and unique friendship is formed when Antonio enlists the aid of Kelvin Ray Elliott, a retired mathematics instructor, to help free him from the cartel, and save the lives of his daughter and grandson.

Kelvin's bravery is severely tested when he makes the fateful decision to do what he believes in his heart is the right thing to do. He helps Antonio Vargas and his family knowing full well that Antonio is an infamous drug lord from Mexico. Little does Kelvin realize that from the moment he chooses to enter a burning plane to rescue Neescie Vargas and her son Manuel, that his life and the lives of his family will be changed forever.

This book is part one of a trilogy in the life and harrowing adventures of Kelvin Ray Elliott. His life was comfortable and he believed he had a relaxed normal retirement, but Kelvin will need all his wits and courage, and perhaps the mystical protection of the rainbow scorpion, if he is to save the lives of his daughter, Jacy, his grandchildren Henry and Linda Maria, and himself.

Keith Smith was born in Colorado Springs, Co. He is the eldest son of career U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Billy Ray Smith and Joyce Smith. Keith typically moved, along with the rest of his family, which included four siblings, Karen, Kevin, Karyl, and Kim, to different military posts in Colorado, Texas, Germany, and Alaska. 

After graduating from Andress High School in El Paso, Tx. he received a BS in Education from The University of North Texas and a MA in Mathematics from Texas Woman's University. He taught both High School and College level mathematics courses in Texas, Colorado, and Arizona. He is currently retired and lives with his wife Mary Crafts in Casa Grande, Arizona.

His love of reading prompted him to write this novel, though many of his friends and family questioned his sanity. Sane or not, the pure joy of attempting to put words to paper have motivated this aspiring author, kept his mind active, and stimulated his senses. He has found a renewed appreciation for our beautiful complex world, and all the wonderful different people who live on it.