Caribbean Counterstrike

A killer nerve gas. A Caribbean cartel. And the woman he left behind. The deadliest nerve agent ever made has fallen into the hands of a brutal Caribbean drug cult. Hidden in a secret lab aboard an oil servicing ship seized by the cartel in a violent turf war with the 252 Syndicate, the weapon could slaughter thousands if it's ever released. Airstrikes are off the table. Instead, Coast Guard Lieutenant Ben Wyporek and the crew of the USCGC Kauai are ordered to slip into hostile waters, infiltrate a fortified island controlled by the Salinas Cartel, and seize and tow the captured ship out from under their noses before the 252 Syndicate recovers it. If they're detected, the mission could ignite a regional war—or end in mass death by nerve agent. Ben accepts the assignment knowing all too well what the 252 Syndicate is capable of—and knowing that every decision he makes could doom his crew and erase any chance of seeing Victoria Carpenter again. As the clock runs down, Kauai's crew must gamble everything on a single, high-risk strike in the heart of enemy territory. Caribbean Counterstrike, book two in the Cutter Kauai Sea Adventures, delivers high-stakes covert action, authentic Coast Guard detail, and a slow-burn love story threaded through the gunfire. Perfect for readers of military and spy thrillers, maritime adventure, and fans of shows like Sea Patrol. "The USCG Kauai and its crew are back for another fast-paced thriller in Caribbean Counterstrike by Edward M. Hochsmann, the second installment of his Cutter Kauai Sea Adventures series... Hochsmann's meticulous prose continues to hum with lived experience and authenticity, while the relationships onboard the Kauai only deepen in complexity. Despite the patriotic nature of this swashbuckling series, there are also moments of brutal honesty about the challenges and issues within the US military – from unwieldy chains of command to the expendable nature of dedicated servicemen. The author's ability to craft a blockbuster story while weaving in critical themes of trust, honor, and independence is a testament to his nuanced perspective on the complex subject matter." Self-Publishing Review "With plenty of challenging missions, including the face-off with the drug cartel and crime syndicate, Caribbean Counterstrike takes readers on a wild ride. The story also comes with a sweet subplot as Ben and Victoria try to start a relationship while dealing with the constant distance and danger they often face." Encarta Publishing