Wheels Up
A Novel of Drugs, Cartels and Survival
by Jeanine Kitchel
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Pub Date 27 Apr 2020 | Archive Date 8 Oct 2020
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Description
When her notorious drug lord uncle is recaptured, Layla Navarro catapults to the top of Mexico's most powerful cartel. To expand cartel influence she accepts an offer to move two tons of cocaine from Colombia to Cancun by jet. Along for the ride are her abusive bodyguard/lover, the laidback Canadian pot grower who set up the deal, and a coke-addicted Vietnam vet.
The deal takes a bad turn during a stopover in Guatemala when Layla unexpectedly uncovers a sex-trafficking ring. Plagued by self-doubt, she must navigate the minefield of Mexican machismo, fight off gangsters, and outsmart government officials. Against a backdrop of lush tropical settings, Layla plots to succeed, wreak vengeance, and find herself--not to mention stay alive.
If you liked The Queen of the South, you'll love Wheels Up.
Advance Praise
Jeanine Kitchel has flipped the script on mobster novels, giving us a strong, nuanced female lead character. Sympathetic drug lords are hard to find, but Kitchel creates one in Layla...Wheels Up is a fast-paced read, reminiscent of sunny. South Florida crime novels. Like novels set in the Keys, drinks abound and colorful side characters roam in and out of the narrative...It's not a lightweight story by any means, but there's a breeziness mixed with intrigue the makes a perfect summer beach read. Greg Rideout/Self-Publishing Review
"Readers who enjoy fast paced reads that are based on the insane world of drugs and cartels will absolutely love Wheels Up: A Novel of Drugs, Cartels and Survival." -- Artisan Book Reviews
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9780692064696 |
| PRICE | US$3.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Jean M, Reviewer
Oh, those Sinaloa cartels! So terrible, yet so tantalizing. The United States Intelligence Community considers the Sinaloa Cartel "the most powerful drug trafficking organization in the world". Wheels Up introduces the newest cartel head, Layla Navarro, heroine and star of this fast-paced crime thriller.
She’s a beautiful woman. It may be tough to be a woman in Mexico, but Layla is here and ready to take over the cartel after her uncle is imprisoned. From cartel accountant to mariachi singer to assassin- she’s all in and holding her own. Until everything goes sideways.
“Wheels Up” refers to the time or point when a plan or operation is executed. And Layal is ready to do what needs to be done to rectify a terrible wrong. Layal has taken a personal oath, “The woman is coming.” This guides her through terrifying ordeals in Mexico, Guatemala, and ultimately Cancun.
The author takes her personal knowledge of the Yucatan Peninsula to bring this story of drugs, human trafficking and adventure to life. The food, culture, and scenery are all as lively as the characters.
From the gorgeous cover to the exciting ending, this is a good read! Thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for a review copy. This is my honest review.
Ginger O, Reviewer
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Fast paced story that, surprisingly, makes you sympathetic to a drug lord.
Layla is intelligent, beautiful and recently replaced her uncle's as head of the family business - drugs, any drug, all drugs.
She is looking to score the biggest cocaine deal of the caryel's history. And is derailed from her mission when she stumbles across a different type of trafficking.
Sex trafficking and Layla can't allow it to continue.
Complex characters, believable world building - a good weekend read.
