La Avispa: The Wasp

By Stanley Ford

In dispatching her two last targets by means of the boat explosion, Juanita had kept a promise she made to herself after she had shot Pablo. She had vowed that the shot she had used to dispatch him would be her last shot in this line of work and except in a case of self-defense, would not return to that means of violence. Unfortunately for the two intruders they fitted that description perfectly, they were intruders and they were dealt with accordingly. She was satisfied that she had got her revenge and had also sent a clear message to the cartels. But then again, she would not allow herself to be lulled into complacency as she realized that in the same way she had been found by her two last victims, there might be others. She had to be ready. She was.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Jul 26, 2021
• ISBN: 9781663225634

Stanley Ford

Although fictional, Maj. Ford admits his inspiration for writing this book was garnered from his experiences as a military Intelligence officer and as a member of the Customs Intelligence team working in Jamaica, where he was exposed to and participated in activities involving the cartels. As a result of these involvements, he was able to undertake detailed study of those organizations to develop real insight into their modus operandi and highlight their reaches into different countries of the region. The book also gives a nod to the many talented and adventurous women he encountered in the military and in the Intelligence arena, any of whom could have easily played the leading role of Juanita. A much-honored veteran, Major Ford is the recipient of the Medal of Honor, General Service, Grenada, and the Medal of Honor for Meritorious Service to Jamaica. Although officially retired, Major Ford splits his time between consulting with various entities in Jamaica and the Caribbean region. He also serves as a lecturer on the International Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and in Intelligence Analysis at the Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre (REDTRAC) and writing. He hopes to develop the character of Juanita into a series and encourages his readers to stay tuned for upcoming adventures of La Avispa.

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